Niger Foods Achieves Four Food Standards to Boost Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector

In a bid to bolster Nigeria’s agricultural sector and curb the country’s substantial economic loss, Niger Foods, a leading food processing company, has officially achieved four distinct food standards. According to THISDAYLIVE, the company has successfully met the requirements set by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), Global Good Agricultural Practice (GLOBALG.A.P.), Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). This achievement is expected to significantly improve the quality and safety of Niger Foods’ products, potentially attracting more customers and increasing the company’s market share.

The agriculture sector in Nigeria has long been a significant contributor to the country’s GDP, but it also faces numerous challenges, including inefficiencies, lack of modern technology, and poor infrastructure. The country loses approximately $11.2bn annually due to these issues, as reported by THISDAYLIVE.

The successful implementation of these food standards by Niger Foods could serve as a model for other Nigerian agricultural companies to follow. By improving the quality and safety of their products, these companies could potentially attract more international buyers, thereby increasing Nigeria’s agricultural exports and reducing the economic drain on the sector.