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Alluvion has completed preliminary evaluation of the following opportunities for the installation of processing facilities especially in South West Nigeria. Below are key elements of the initiatives:
Opportunities in specific commodities

A. Cassava
Nigeria is the world’s largest producer of cassava, and processing adds significant value.

• Processing facilities: Establishment of factories for high-demand products. These include:
  – Flour and starch: These are used in food production and industrial applications, including
  adhesives.
  – Ethanol: Cassava is a feedstock for ethanol, a biofuel that can reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
  – Garri and odorless fufu: These are widely consumed staples with increasing demand for
  hygienically processed and packaged versions.
• Value chain initiatives:
  – Supporting the integration of smallholder farmers into processing supply chains to ensure a
  consistent, quality supply.
  – Investment in logistics to reduce post-harvest losses, which are common due to poor
  transportation.

B. Rice
Despite being a major producer, Nigeria still depends on rice imports. Closing this gap is a national priority and is a high priority for Alluvion.

• Processing facilities: Collaborations for modernizing rice mills to increase capacity and improve the
  quality of local rice to compete with imports.
• Value chain initiatives:
  – Investments in irrigation infrastructure to expand dry-season rice production.
  – Facilitate improved linkages between farmers and processors through contracts to secure raw
  material supply.

C. Oil palm
Nigeria is regaining its position as a major palm oil producer. Investing in modern processing is crucial.

• Processing facilities: Investments in mills to extract palm oil from fresh fruit bunches more efficiently
  and produce by-products.
• Value chain initiatives:
  – Expansion of existing plantations through mechanized farming to increase yields.
  – Collaboration for the development of downstream products such as specialty oils, cosmetics, and
  biodiesel.

D. Livestock and fisheries
Growth in Nigeria’s urban population is driving demand for meat, poultry, and fish.

• Processing facilities:
  – Meat and poultry: Working with existing organized farms to establish facilities for processing and packaging meat products, including sausage and cured meat.
  – Fisheries: Currently exploring investments in cold storage and processing plants for fish, especially in aquaculture.
• – Feed production: Efficiency improvements for existing plants to produce high-quality feed for poultry, pigs, and fish.

•  Value chain initiatives:
  – Strengthen supply chain networks connecting livestock and fish farmers to processors and
  retailers.
  – Provide access to modern livestock farming techniques and improved health management.

E. Fruits and vegetables
With significant post-harvest losses, there is a strong demand for processing and preservation technologies.

• Processing facilities:
  – Seeking viable partnerships in Europe and China to establish plants for making juice, jam, paste,
  and fruit bars in Nigeria, particularly from tomatoes, mangoes, and pineapples.
  – Invest in canning, freezing, and cold chain logistics to reduce spoilage.

• Value chain initiatives:
  -Develop efficient road networks to connect farms to processing hubs, reducing transport costs.
  – Create awareness and systems for meeting industry standards and safety for processed products.

Key government initiatives and that provide funding support
The Nigerian government provides various schemes to support agro-processing:

• Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ): A program focused on developing agribusiness zones to
  promote agricultural industrialization.
• Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF): A scheme that provides guarantees for bank loans for agricultural purposes, including value chain activities.
• Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme (CACS): Offers single-digit interest loans for agro-processing,
  targeting small to medium-scale enterprises.
•  Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP): A Central Bank of Nigeria initiative that links smallholder farmers with processors to increase production and reduce food imports

• Download Sector Capabilities – Agricultural development expertise
  Alluvion has developed significant expertise in these areas and well-positioned to support Agric
  businesses in Nigeria: 

• Processing and Technical Skills
• Supply chain and logistics capabilities
• Infrastructure support
• Research, development, and innovation
• Financial and market access capabilities
• Explore Partnership Models – Collaborate on agricultural infrastructure

  “Advancing Final Investment Decisions (FID) for state-of-the-art agricultural processing facilities in Southwest Nigeria—enhancing food
  security, creating employment, and strengthening agricultural value chains.”

• Resource Links to Include
• Market Analysis: Nigeria Agricultural Processing Opportunities 

Reports and analyses

Nigeria – Agriculture Sector (International Trade Administration): Published in September 2025, this report provides a detailed overview of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, including import and export data, market trends, and an analysis of specific value chains like wheat, corn, and rice. It outlines government policies and identifies opportunities for mechanization and investment.

Nigeria’s Economic Scorecard (Lagos Chamber of Commerce): This document includes an analysis of the agricultural sector, noting its critical role in the economy despite facing significant challenges. It discusses budget allocations and the need to scale up production and build value-added export ecosystems.

Agricultural Market Systems in Nigeria (Ikore International): An April 2022 analysis that identifies systemic challenges in Nigeria’s agricultural market, such as poor infrastructure and post-harvest losses. It provides context on the market system and the roles of various players, including processing companies.

Agricultural Opportunities in Nigeria: Top 10 Profitable Ventures for 2025 (Agriculture Nigeria): This article highlights lucrative ventures within Nigerian agriculture, including processing and packaging of local staples, livestock feed production, and fish farming.

Market Trends Analysis in Nigeria (Novatia Consulting): Published in November 2024, this analysis discusses drivers of growth in the agricultural market, such as government initiatives, technology adoption, and public private partnerships. It also mentions opportunities in agri-tech and sustainable practices.

Project Information Document (World Bank Group): This May 2025 document from the World Bank discusses
the growth of Nigeria’s agricultural GDP and its role as an employer. While not solely focused on processing, it
provides important context on the sector’s performance