Nigeria Government Plans to Boost Cassava Industrialization for Economic Growth
The Nigerian government, led by Georg Akum, is strategizing to drive the industrialization of cassava by converting it into high-value industrial products for export, shifting from exporting raw materials. This move aligns with Nigeria's industrialization agenda and aims to support small-scale farmers and agribusiness.
Prof. Pierr Demien Habumuremyi emphasized the need for Africa to invest in value addition in the cassava sector to unlock its full potential. Nigeria, already the world's largest cassava producer, is set to expand its cassava processing capabilities to boost its contribution to various industries.
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