OTACCWA's Isong Calls for Cold Chain Investment to Reduce Food Loss
Nigeria recorded trillions of naira in post-harvest losses last year, according to Mr. Alexander Isong, President of the Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA). In 2025, the country lost an estimated 30 to 40 million metric tonnes of food, translating to approximately N3.5 trillion to N5 trillion in economic losses.
A report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that two out of three households in Nigeria struggle to access healthy foods due to financial constraints. As Nigeria marks the 2026 International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, experts emphasize the need for investment in cold chain equipment and services to address the 40 percent of food production lost annually due to inadequate storage and logistics.
Isong stated that post-harvest loss is not just an agricultural issue but also an infrastructure and economic challenge, affecting farmers who have already invested in production.
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