ABUJA . – Nigeria is on the cusp of an agricultural transformation that could not only revitalize its economy but also establish the country as a global leader in pineapple production. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, 26th August, 2024 in Abuja, Ambassador Alabi highlighted the vast, yet underutilized, potential of Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
Despite being richly endowed with natural resources, Nigeria remains heavily reliant on food imports, a situation that Alabi insists must be urgently addressed. “Nigeria is blessed with everything we need to be a top player in global agriculture,” Alabi remarked. “Yet, we continue to import what we could easily produce in abundance.
This is a situation we must change.” Alabi underscored the current global food security crisis as a unique opportunity for Nigeria to assert itself as a leading food producer, particularly in the pineapple industry. “The world is looking for reliable sources of food, and Nigeria has the capacity to meet that demand,” he emphasized.
“But we must act now, with urgency and determination, to unlock our full potential.” A Pioneer in Pineapple Farming Alabi revealed that Nigeria loses an estimated ₦50 million daily due to the importation of pineapples, despite producing approximately 1,607,200 metric tons annually, making it the eighth-largest producer of pineapples globally. He highlighted the efforts of Davidorlah Nigeria Limited, a company that has spent over eight years specializ.