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REVIVAL OF MORIBUND AGROPROCESSING INDUSTRIES THROUGH REDEFINED AGROPENUERAIL EMPOWERMENT AND NATIONAL DIGITAL PLATFORM IN NIGERIA FROM THE OPTICS OF AFCFTA AND THE WORLD COMMODITY MARKET.

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AGRO PROCESSING — The post- harvest handling (Processing ) of the agricultural sector had suffered setback (causing the nation to be import dependent on essential Foodstuffs ) due to lack of impetus and direction which BUHARI’S administration is currently putting in place with the ” PEDI “
Launching Nigeria into the industrial realm and relevance at this stage of her National Development is sacrosanct and in tune with the Federal Government’s “Presidential Economic Diversification Initiatives” (PEDI ), with the aim of supporting the revival of moribund industries especially in Agroprocessing amongst others by facilitating new investment, reducing regulatory bottlenecks and enabling access to credit . This repackaging will enable MSMSE (the main target and the engine room of the nation’s economy ) bankable , creating avenues for financial institutions to provide access to credit through market linkages programmes thereby improving the quality of their Packaging, Capacity building and instituting the National Digital platform, reforming Nigeria’s economy from commerce based to industrial thereby developing funding portfolio that will discourage trading and encourage MSMSE. (Micro, Small and Medium Scale ENTERPRISE ) in manufacturing.
It would be recalled that the Asian Tigers are stronger today because their economic policies are in line with Manufacturing, Financial services and Agriculture.
Hitherto, channeling funds to industrialists at MSMSE level had suffered setback due to banks unfavorable protocols and demands. .Towards this , a well tailored industrial policies and a supporting industrial climate can go a long way to leverage and strengthen the MSMSE .
While perfecting the financial implications of the PEDI, another important aspect is the Capacity building in Human resources coupled with National Digital platform Technology in agriculture especially having in mind the teeming youthful population and the unemployed graduates who will form the bastion of hope for the envisaged industrial development.
With a population of about 211million and the ever spiralling inflation presently at about 19 % the need to redefine our Agroprenuerial Empowerment which will in turn activate the Nation’s productivity which now stand at about 7% to about 10% before the advent of the AFCFTA. (Africa Continental Free Trade Areas )
■ Take for instance PALM OIL is presently $1,070 per metric tonne at international commodity market while crude oil is about $70 per barrel (28 June 2021) . 1mt equal 7.33 barrels. While equivalent price of 1 Mt of Crude oil is approximately $520. In Nigeria South East and South South is home of Palm Oil even before Indonesia and Malaysia took over. A State Governor has almost 100% of Palm oil production and sales in his state. Same goes for products such as Soya beans in the Middle belt zone , Brazil made a whooping $32bn in 2018 from Soya beans. Ground nut Oil thrived very well in Kano, Tomatoes production had it’s home in Plateau state, Cocoa industries once flourished in South West. Ekiti State has a huge potential in rice production “Igbemo Rice ” had been in existence before Kebbi State Rice, the huge potential had been dormant untill recently , one only hope that the recent wakeup call in Igbemo rice production is not the usual/ mere political hype also Ogun state is home to OFADA Rice (a local delicacy ) Record showed that only 57% of the 6.7mmt rice consumed annually are locally produced. Rice producing states could latch in here it’s interesting to note that Rice importation gulped about 3trn Naira (Three trillion Naira) in 2018. Same goes for Cotton ( textile ) , Hide and Skin Tannery and lots more. One would then ask why various States government still depend on the Centre with – cap in hand – at Abuja.

COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGE
The Nigeria State should leverage it’s comparative advantages in food production to feed its citizens and comeup with solution to current challenges in global community.
■ Towards this, a redefined Agroprenuerial Empowerment that will launch Nigeria’s products into Global Competitiveness and International Best Practices must be in place as the role of education cannot be over emphasised.
This involves the detailing of Ethics of Food Processing Technology such as : Water treatment, Packaging, Preservation, Quality control concept, Food mgt System, Production Planning / Programming model, Risk Assessment and management, Food Fortification etc .While the major challenges of agriculture include Climate change and population explosion these provides bases for earlier technological innovations. National digital platform creates access to stakeholders in agricultural value chain providing off takers that will buy off products.
Netherlands with landmass of about 45 sqkm and population of about 18million was the 2nd largest exporter of Agricultural produce in the world in 2020. She has one of the most developed Digital platform model in Agriculture with adequate R&D innovations that reduces water comsption by 90%, Incecticde by 99% and coming up with increase yield of about 500%. With Cattles population of about 1.8m healthy and productive animals ( Nigeria has about 13million weak and unproductive cows ) housed in over 18000 Dairy farms under unique agro pasteurial scheme . Of the over 200,000 engaged in agricultural sector only about 44000 Dutch citizens are engaged in the Dairy sector. Netherlands is in the league of Dairy / Beef producing and exporting countries of the world.
• It is the believe at WUFAS AGR0NET that Nigerians will reinforce the unlimited possibilities inherent in our collective resolve to advance our course in the revival of the moribund industries.
However, the operators of ” PEDI” will have to come to terms with common characteristics and problems which led to the cause of the industrial moribund in the first instance. They are as follows :
-■- Shortage of infrastructural facilities, electricity power supply, Cooling , Dilapidated roads and bridges network , absence of railway etc.
–■- Entrepreneurial / Empowerment education in General Manufacturing Practices ( ETHICS ) in Food Processing that will latch Nigeria into Global Competitiveness and International Best Practices. .
— Incessant delays at the Ports caused by Custom’s non digital clearance, traffic gridlock at the Port, Insecurity, Shipping high charges cost amongst others.
— Technical problems – Inadequacies of technology restraining to single product not being able to exploit value chain development.
— Lack of adequate data and information for decision making hence, making planning difficult.
— Calibre of entrepreneurs / manager – Usually low ,incompetent and incompatible with field of operation leading to hoarding of information.
— Lack of bargaining strength.
— Lack of executive capacity in relation to personnel problems, Social work habit,Tardiness, supervision and motivation.
— Marketing problems – uncoordinated quality control not meeting with delivery schedules, payment terms? Price setting etc.
— Lack of specialisation in management ( division of labour ) one person doing 3 or 4 specialised job.
— Poor remuneration – Inadequate motivation.
— The need for R&D into product development to be able to counter competition from non AFCFTA members.
— Security, Security and Security as enshrined in section 14 ( 2) b of the Constitution will ensure the dreams.

■ CONCLUSION .
THE ROLE AND RELEVANCE OF EDUCATION CANNOT BE OVER EMPHASISED IN THE AGROPENUERAIL- (PROCESSING ) EMPOWERMENT .WE GIVE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT FOOD PROCESSING @ WUFAS AGR0NET

GOD BLESS NIGERIA

At WUFAS AGR0Net, We are Competent and Reliable Food Processing Technologists into Human Capital Development Consultancy in Food Processing Technology enhancing Global Competitiveness and International Best Practices for the teeming youthful population, unemployed graduates, startups, propreneurs and other Food handlers through our REDEFINED Agroprenuerial Education in line with UN 2030 agenda in Sustainable Food Security and Value Chain Development.
■ Our services include :
—● Agroprenuerial / Empowerment Demonstrative Seminars in FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY.
— ● Rigging ailing Food Processing Plants and introduction of value chain development.
— ● Consultancy services in Animal husbandry / Livestock — Ranching, Fisheries, Poultry, Piggery etc.
— ● Construction and Installation of Micro, Small and Medium Scale ENTERPRISE using 80% local content with other food grade appliances.
— ● We facilitate Food Security Summit, Conferences and Seminars .

Contact us today : 08157784430 .Fb page WUFAS AGRONET. Email wufasagronet@gmail.com.

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SECURITY PATHWAYS IN RELATION TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SECURITY OF A NATION.

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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.

At WUFAS AGR0Net, we are Competent and Reliable Food Processing Technologists ,into Human Capital Development Consultancy. Centering on ETHICS of Food Processing Technology. Training on industrial food processing (General Manufacturing Principles ) to the teeming youthful population, startups and other Food handlers. We are seeking Collaboration and Strategic partnership with corporate bodies, NGOs and others
Interested in Food Security.

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BIO-ETHANOL DISTILLATION PROCESS.(using molasses)

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✅—– 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.

At WUFAS AGRONET, WE ARE COMPETENT AND RELIABLE FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGISTS INTO HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANCY IN FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY PROMOTING GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS AND INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICES IN FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY .WE SEEK COLLABORATION AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STAKE HOLDERS IN FOOD SECURITY SUCH AS WORLD BANK, USAID, NGOS. IN training the teeming youthful population in productive ventures of Food Processing Technology.

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FOOD SECURITY AND IT’S ATTENDANT GLOBAL CRISIS – WORLD BANK GROUP REPORT.

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✅ The World bank had given analytical database information on Food Insecurity.
✅Food Insecurity cannot be localized to the leadership of any country.

….. @WufasAgronet, we are competent and reliable Food Technologists into Human Capital and Value Chain Development Consultancy.

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.

AT WUFASAGRONET, We aren’t the author of the above we are only making the report available to the grassroots.

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