FG promises to address post-harvest losses by farmers 
The Federal Government has reassured of its commitment to address post-harvest losses by Nigerian farmers.
The Minister of State for Industry and Investment, Sen.John Enoh, said this at the inauguration of a 10,000-tonnes capacity Onion Storage Facility at Gadar Tamburawa in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Monday.
Enoh said that the facility would have to address post-harvest losses incurred by onion farmers.
The minister expressed the determination of the government to provide all the needed support for initiating modern innovation to address post harvest losses among farmers across the country.
He commended Prism Foods Limited for investing heavily in a solution to post-harvest losses,saying it would enhance food security and encourage entrepreneurship, ultimately boosting the nation’s economy.
According to him, facilities like Prism Foods Limited would pave way for more job opportunities and improve food security.
“By providing a reliable storage solution for onions and other perishable commodities, the facility will play a vital role in effective service delivery, supporting the nation’s agricultural development.
“This initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s agenda to curb post-harvest losses, potentially increasing farmers’ income and creating more job opportunities for youths,” the minister said.
Gov. Abba Yusuf represented by the State Commissioner for Commerce,Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, commended Prism Foods Limited for establishing “such a huge investment in Kano.”
Yusuf said that the state government is committed toward providing all the needed support to ensure that agricultural produce were enhanced.
The Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Prism Foods Ltd.,Mr. Aman Gupta, said the massive post-harvest losses faced by onion farmers prompted the establishment of the facility.
Alhaji Aliyu Maitasamu, Chairman of the National Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria, said the facility would significantly reduce post-harvest losses of onions and other perishable commodities.
Maitasamu said that the association produced two million metric tonnes of onions, ensuring a steady supply of raw materials for the facility.
He commended the federal government and the Kano state government for their support in making the project a reality.
Established by Prism Foods Limited, the state-of-the-art onion storage facility was aimed at tackling the pressing issue of post-harvest losses faced by onion farmers, especially in the northern part of the country.
