Food Security
COMMERCIAL VIABILITY OF FOOD / CASH CROPS AND THEIR VALUE CHAINS IN VARIOUS ECOLOGICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA

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With adequate security wherever it is demanded in Nigeria , famine will be checked ensuring an enduring prosperity.
Massive organic commercial farming will enable affordability as it’s the case in the developed clime.
STARCH
Detailed manufacturing process of starch: Production program, Financial Investment, Organogram , Marketing survey of Maize and Cassava starch are available.
MAIZE
Corn – are commonly found in all geo- political zones of Nigeria.Its commonly consumed by the larger population. Investment in maize starch is commercially viable. Research indicates that the Textile, Pharmaceutical, Paper and Food processing industries requires huge amount of corn starch for production. Presently over 98% of corn starch is imported annually from Asia, China in particular.
CASSAVA
Over 90% of various industrial cassava flour are imported eg. HQCF ( high quality cassava flour.), Cassava flour – (an adjunct in the wheat flour mill) , Sweetener- (enzymatic hydrolysis of cassava starch), Ethanol – cassava chips (enzymatic hydrolysis of cassava starch – fermentation) , Caramel, Animals feeds. etc. Cassava is locally consumed as Garri, starch, tapioca and many more in various locality.
SORGHUM
A major cereal mostly found in the Northern axis of Nigeria. The value chains include – Glucose syrup (Cadbury) , malted and unmalted Soghum is extensively used for brewing as adjunct of malted barley(through enzymatic hydrolysis at set temperature. the carbohydrates are converted into simple sugars)
OTHER CEREAL CROPS
Efforts must be intensified on these Millet, Sesame seeds, Acha etc commonly found in the Northern Axis of Nigeria . these food crops are what over 50% of (Nprthern) Nigeria population are feeding on, the availability must be ensured.
LEGUMES
These are different varieties of beans mostly from the North. Consumed largely in the southern part of Nigeria.
TEA – Real tea come from plant species CAMELLIA SINENSIS. others are ORNAMENTAL CAMELIA..
Tea are rich in antioxidants and polyphenol ( Epillocatein Gallelate)EGCG. Three categories of Tea exist., The black, green and white. With lots of pharmaceutical potency.
Tea plantations abound in the North East of Nigeria especially on the Manbila plateau.
SUGARCANE
HUGE Plantation of sugarcane abound in the Niger River Basin, Central and North Eastern zones of Nigeria.
Various value chains are : Crystallized sugar, Molten or brown sugar, Molases ,
Others are Ethanol ( potable and industrial alcohol, through anaerobic respiration), Bakers yeast- sacchromycis cereavisae (through aerobic respiration)., carbon dioxide etc.
CASHEW NUTS
NIGERIA is the 4th largest producer of Cashew nuts in the entire world, while Kogi state produces about 40% of Nigeria’s total. Cashew nuts is an export delight.
COCOA
Cocoa is an export delight in the manufacture of Chocolate drinks and bar.
RICE
Federal government revolution in Rice farming/ agriculture is legendary. From Rice importation of over 1 MMT from Thailand to about less than half this indeed is a revolution. Be that as it may, the affordability must be ensured as the current economical realities is affecting the reach of rice to the majority. More effort is needed on the Availability. If the theme of UN 2030 Food Sustainability is to be ensured the Tripple A(s) of AVAILABILITY, ACCEPTABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY must be ensured.
GUM ARABIC
Commonly found in the North East of Nigeria is awaiting huge exploitation as export produce.
COFFEE
Coffee is the second most valuable commodity after crude oil over two billions cups are taken daily Worldover. In 2015, coffee sales attracted about $48billion in America at retail price of $22 weekly (3times daily ) while world over it’s more.
Nutritionally ,coffee is a potent source of antioxidant and others such as Riboflavin, Panthothenic acid, manganese, potassium, magnesium niacin and of cause Caffeine.with lots of pharmaceutical potency.
There are three stages of Coffee plantation .
Bean growth — Coffee plants flowers 3-4 yrs. after planting , Coffee Cherise ripens 8 months after flowering and changes colour from green to red followed by Harvesting and PROCESSING.
In Nigeria , coffee grows well in S/South (Akwa Ibom) and N/East.
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FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
In fruit canning, there are Acid and non acid food.
Acid food pH 3.7 (Citrus fruits) are bacteria resistance but must be pasteurized at 100 degree centigrade to prevent yeasts and mould.
Non-acid food pH 4.5 are on border line eg. Pineapple, Tomatoes they can sporulate. The pasteurization temperature is 110 degree centigrade, can sizes determine rate of pasteurization. Over 50% of harvested fruits got perished , fruits Processing is very key to national development in terms of nutritional benefits more Micro and Small scale fruits and vegetables Processing plants are needed.
VEGETABLES packaging can be done through Gasification using inert gas (Co2, nitrogen) or by Vaccum packaging. and maintaining the cold chain regime. Massive Organic commercial farming in fruits and vegetables are export delight.
OIL EXTRACTION
Different types of oils are : Palm oil, Groundnut oil, Coconut oil, Sunflower oil, Castor oil among others. Oils can be packaged and preserve for domestic and export purposes.
Castor oil – application involves Pharmaceutical, enamel, water resistant varnishes, oil paints, printing inks, lithographic varnishes, soap and lubricants.
LIVESTOCK
Adequate database information is required for policy management in this regards. This is possible if attention is given.
CATTLES
Noted for Beef and Dairies.
Dairy – Drinking yoghurt, Greek yoghurt, Fruits yoghurt, Sour cream, cottage cheese, Cheese , butter etc. Lately the largest milk producing company Friesland Campinas Wamco is investing in milk harvesting in south west Nigeria hopefully milking will be developed.
Low Milk secretion of our local breeds must be improved on to ensure profit on investment.
Market for bones, hoof, horns and cow dung (organic) waste for agricultural purposes is increasing.
POULTRY
POULTRY abound all over the country supplying the poultry needs of the nation and beyond. More are still needed.
FISHERIES
Interest in fish rearing is on the increase . however the supply must be upgraded to meet national (population) demand.
Our list of various food / cash crops are inexhaustible we can render account as required
At WUFAS AGR0NET , We are advocates of Food Management system – Tripple S: Security, Safety and Storage , ensuring the Tripple A(s). of Availability, Acceptability and Affordability. We are Always on the field .
The population of Nigeria is exploding exponentially , Security and Massive agricultural potential is needed to save the country from imminent famine.
We are consultant to our clients on the Tripple A(s) and S.
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- *Beverages – Alcoholic and Non- Alcoholic wine, fruits juice, soft drinks, Ginger drink, herbals drink.etc.
- *Baking / Pasteries- Bread, cakes, meat pie etc.
- *Dry Mix- Custards, chocolate drink etc.
- Oil extraction-
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Food Security
SECURITY PATHWAYS IN RELATION TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SECURITY OF A NATION.

Good governance is predicated on ensuring the actualisation of the various security architecture of a Nation. The political barometer is also monitored through the efficiency of the security pathways which are :
INTERNAL SECURITY, INFORMATION/COMMUNICATION. , FOOD SECURITY, HEALTH ,EDUCATION, ELECTRICITY, TRANSPORTATION AND INDUSTRIAL GROWTH.
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All the above are the essential security systems that can produce and provide QUALITY POPULATION through good and quality SUPERVISION
✅NATIONAL Security of life and properties is the (numero uno) number one responsibility of the Head of government be it President, Head of state and others. The mandate to secure life and property is paramount , they control and command the apparatus of security such as adequate Policing, effective Armed forces- Army for protection against external or internal aggression. Customs / Immigration for vigilant boarders patrol to prevent smuggling and immigration control amongst many others . Equipping them with weapons, Aircrafts, Vehicles, Boats etc.
For effective surveillance. In tackling the menace of bandits and kidnappers who have taken over the forest prohibiting farming activities . Armed Forest Guards / Rangers should be introduced.
INFORMATION/COMMUNICATION.
The entire world is in information age.
The constitution clearly stipulate that every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, freedom to hold opinions and to receive as well as to impact ideas and information.
However, it is the opinion of this writer that freedom be guided with secured intent to prevent abuse that may result in conflicts and war through hateful and unguided utterances.
The most acceptable form of communication is such that promote humane, responsible and patriotic reportage upholding the concept of discipline and promoting values nationally and internationally.
A lot of opportunity mostly untapped abound for investment in Information and communication like Print, Electronic and ICT media.
For industrial growth, information through advertisement, publication and social media is vital for public awareness.
FOOD SECURITY
Whether one eat to live or live to eat is a matter of semantics the bottom – line is Food is the main sustainace of bodies and souls. The importance of food cannot be over emphasised . knowing this fact of life has made the developed world to appropriately plan for provision of quality food for their citizens. Provision of food is prioritize in their national agenda. It is on this note that the United Nation’s clarion call to others in the world to emulate the culture of Sustainable Food Security ensuring the Tripple A(s). of AVAILABILITY, ACCEPTABLITY and AFFORDABILITY. ( UN 2030 food security agenda) of good quality food for the underdeveloped countries who are import dependent on basic food items such as Rice, Sugar, Dairy , Beverages etc .
Presently, Nigeria is revolutionising agrioprenuerial activities, it’s hoped that the present policies on agriculture will not be Summersaulted. The Maputo declaration on allocation of minimum 10% of the country’s annual budget must go to agriculture. Food must be made a constitutional right for all. The authority must take time to support Micro and Small scale Agroprenuerails activities to adapt to climate change. Agroprenuerail activities is the surest way to lift hundreds of millions out of hunger, poverty, conflict and deaspiration.
HEALTH CARE
Health is wealth – Primary Health care delivery must be taken to the grassroot levels, while Rural Health care moblisation be made available and effective all must be well equipped with vaccines, drugs, consumables and other biologicals.
— Ensure maintenance of standard by private sector through effective monitoring.
— Tapping into Herbs Processing , local medical herbs be Researched into by National Institute of Pharmaceutical RnD. In Collaboration with Fed Mins. of Science and Technology.
— Integration of alternative medicine into health care.
— Health insurance scheme must be intensified on .
— Stemming of illegal importation of smuggled fake drugs and illegal drug manufacturing in the country.
EDUCATION
A Society, Community and Nation is as good as the percentage of her literary population. The various levels of education are Primary , Secondary and teriary education 6-3-3-4 .Education must attract appropriate budget at all time. Education is being administered by Public and Private participation at all levels. The special education must receive attention by provision of special equipment such as braille machine, audiometer etc.
ELECTRICITY
To the chagrin of the unsuspecting consumers and Contrary to claim of the generation companies that generation capacity has improved to 7000 MW , the actual has been fluctuating between 2500 -3500 MW.(April 2019)
The idea of mono grid must be jettison while the legislation be relaxed to accommodate Private participations in generation. While effort must be intensified on the Green Bond of #10.97bn raise in December 2018. for financing of SOLAR energy.
Industrial development is unachievable without steady supply of electricity. A green belt of
Industrial Parks on Green energy is recommended in all the States of federation.this will sustain industrial activities that will promote growth.
TRANSPORTATION
This sector is an indispensable catalyst for stimulating economic, social, political and strategic/defence development of a Nation. All the National Development plans must accord the transport sector very high priority. In the formulation of National Transport policy, there must be defined objectives such as economic efficiency and coordinated development plan.
All forms of transportation system are embraced in Nigeria. Motor ,Railway transportation, inland waterways, aviation terminal and handling facilities seaports, airports and riverports including other ancillary facilities.
The administration of Transportation is vested in both Fed. Ministry of Works and Housing (Fed. Highways – Interstate roads Construction and maintenance) and State Ministry of Works/Transport (interstate roads while LG is responsible for Urban and Rural roads Construction and maintenance.
Aviation Ministry for Civil Aviation, Airports Development Management and Metrological services.
Internationally, the railway system is more affordable and relatively saver the frequency in Nigeria must be upgraded not scanty show up as is now the case.
INDUSTRIAL GROWTH
The economic growth rate ( 2019) is 2.1% ,this development is not unconnected with the dismal performances of the various indices above. eg the manufacturing growth rate is presently less than 7% although the Fedreral government set a 10.6% goal in 2017.which was to be driven by SME. Productivity is the only stimulant for Industrial growth. Farming output is barely about 22% mostly subsistence. .about 55% of work force is absorbed by agriculture. The major farming communities in North East, Middle belt downwards to the southern section are being sacked either Boko Haram terrorist or Pasteuralist /Farmers conflicts and banditry.
The various activities as enumerated in this writeup are all depended on Food security system. FOOD SECURITY MUST BE IN THE FRONT BURNER TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS. IN OTHER SEGMENTS.
CONCLUSION
— FOOD Security issues must be in the front burner of government’s agenda. Since it encompasses all other activities.
— The effectiveness of other parasatal must be ensured through adequate supervision.
— TO PREVENT IMMINENT DANGER OF FAMINE. Forest Guards (armed) must be appropriately deployed to secure the large expanse of the forest for Farming activities.
— Indigenous Reserch and Development on local Technology be improved on.
— Electricity generation from Green Energy source should be encouraged in the Industrial parks.
— Food Security system must be made a CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT for all the citizenry.
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Food Security
BIO-ETHANOL DISTILLATION PROCESS.(using molasses)

✅—– by (WUFAS AGR0Net fmr. Factory Mgr.Nig. Yeast & Alcohol Manu.co.Ltd. (NIYAMCO).
Ethanol Distillation plant Bacita kw.state )
ALCOHOLS .
Portable Ethanol production using molasses is a product of (anaerobic ) fermentation , the process brings about multiplicity of products such as Methanol, Ethanol(C6H5OH ), Butanol, Penthanol and other higher Alcohols. Distillation is a process of specificity each of the Alcohols have their flash or boiling points at which they’re separated in the distillation column.
MOLASSES PREPARATION .
Molasses is a very viscose syrup a waste product of crystalline sugar from sugar manufacturing plant. It consist of about 80% sucrose and other metallic ions eg ferrous, calcium, magnesium, Mercury etc. with caramelised sugars.
At the plant the viscose molasses is charged into a large mixing vat with enough water to bring down the viscosity to the desired ( brix) or density usually from about 40deg.brix to 14deg brix. Then heat is applied to about 80 deg.cent. while agitation continues. the solution is treated with sulphuric acid (H2SO4) and Urea an ammonium salt. While the acid form the sulphate salt of the metallic ions and precipitate the ammonia serves as nutrients for the yeast during fermentation. At the desired density the solution is transferred into the fermenter through plate heat exchanger that cools the molasses solution to ambient temperature. While simultaneously the solution is pitched with yeast from the cold yeast vat.
CASSAVA is another potent source of Ethanol fermentation by degradation of the polysaccharide into simple sugars. — Comprehensive details in our journal.
FERMENTATION
The fermenter is of stainless steel and double jacketed. (For temperature control ). Fermentation is left for about 8-10hr till the density comes down to ( 6 + or -2 )
The yeast is then purged via the centrifuge back to the cold storage awaiting the next operation. While the fermented wort goes to the wort Buffer Stock tank ready for distillation.
YEAST .
The Yeast is propagated by BUDDING process. While the yeast room is kept clean at very low temperature.
QUALITY CONTROL
The quantity of alochol in the fermented wort can be determined prior to distillation in the laboratory as would be explained the journals.
DISTILLATION
Distillation is the separation of components of a solution based on their volatilities. (Dalton’s law)
The material for distillation is charged into the batch or continuous column equipped with the followings :
— Overhead vapour line.
— A condenser
— A condensate receiver
— Gravity separators
— Steam is admitted through perforated pipe at the bottom.
The performance of the plate column is based on Material balance, Energy balance and Phase equilibrium .
Hence Total Material .Balance is represented by the equation
F=D+B
F— Feed
D— separated vapour
B—-Bottom product.
Factors influencing plate efficiency for satisfactory separation are:
— Adequate operation of the plate.
— Adequate and intimate contact between vapour and liquid is very essential.
–Avoid excessive foaming or entrainment.
— Avoid poor vapour distribution.
— Avoid short circuiting or weeping.
— Avoid liquid dumping.
All these lower plate efficiency. Plate efficiency is a function of Mass transfer between liquid and vapour.
At 80deg.cent boiling point of Ethanol it will separate out and the condensate cooled and sent to the stock tank given Potable Ethanol of about 97%. While the higher Alcohols Methanol, Butanol, Penthanol etc are received in another stock tank these combination is called Industrial Alcohols. Used as solvent industrially.
The above is a brief elucidation of the distillation process which is frothy with illustrative linearity equations. For further interest contact us for full details.
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Food Security
FOOD SECURITY AND IT’S ATTENDANT GLOBAL CRISIS – WORLD BANK GROUP REPORT.

✅ The World bank had given analytical database information on Food Insecurity.
✅Food Insecurity cannot be localized to the leadership of any country.
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The latest Food Security Update is now available here: http://wrld.bg/NZ9C50UsKBg
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Highlights:
➡Domestic food price inflation remains high in many low- and middle-income countries. Inflation higher than 5% is experienced in 68.8% of low-income countries, 46.7% of lower-middle-income countries, 33% of upper-middle-income countries, and 10.9% of high-income countries.
➡ Since the last Update on November 15, the agricultural, export, and cereal price indices closed 12, 25, and 1 percent higher, respectively. A sharp increase in cocoa and coffee prices drove the increase in the export price index.
➡In the Market Monitor for December 2024, the Agriculture Market Information System notes that global wheat, maize, rice, and soybean prices are lower than in 2023. This reflects a relatively stable global market for the current marketing season, although uncertainties linger.
➡In the November 2024 edition of its biannual Food Outlook, FAO indicates that global food production is experiencing diverse trends across commodities. Declines are projected for wheat, maize, and sugar, whereas outputs of dairy, fisheries, meats, oilseeds, and rice are expected to grow.
➡According to the WFP’s 2025 Global Outlook, an estimated 343 million people are acutely food insecure across 74 countries where WFP operates—10% more than in 2023.The latest Food Security Update is now available here: http://wrld.bg/NZ9C50UsKBg
Highlights:
➡Domestic food price inflation remains high in many low- and middle-income countries. Inflation higher than 5% is experienced in 68.8% of low-income countries, 46.7% of lower-middle-income countries, 33% of upper-middle-income countries, and 10.9% of high-income countries.
➡ Since the last Update on November 15, the agricultural, export, and cereal price indices closed 12, 25, and 1 percent higher, respectively. A sharp increase in cocoa and coffee prices drove the increase in the export price index.
➡In the Market Monitor for December 2024, the Agriculture Market Information System notes that global wheat, maize, rice, and soybean prices are lower than in 2023. This reflects a relatively stable global market for the current marketing season, although uncertainties linger.
➡In the November 2024 edition of its biannual Food Outlook, FAO indicates that global food production is experiencing diverse trends across commodities. Declines are projected for wheat, maize, and sugar, whereas outputs of dairy, fisheries, meats, oilseeds, and rice are expected to grow.
➡According to the WFP’s 2025 Global Outlook, an estimated 343 million people are acutely food insecure across 74 countries where WFP operates—10% more than in 2023.
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