West African countries, including Nigeria, spend over $3 billion annually on meat imports, primarily from Argentina and Australia, despite local producers' capacity to meet demand. This dependence has fueled food insecurity and drained foreign reserves. Afreximbank is urging increased investment in local meat value chains, with experts advocating for a strategic overhaul of the region’s meat supply system.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Video - Experts call for overhaul of Nigeria meat supply chain to boost food security
West African countries, including Nigeria, spend over $3 billion annually on meat imports, primarily from Argentina and Australia, despite local producers' capacity to meet demand. This dependence has fueled food insecurity and drained foreign reserves. Afreximbank is urging increased investment in local meat value chains, with experts advocating for a strategic overhaul of the region’s meat supply system.
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