The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has claimed that 60 percent of food produced in Nigeria rots due to poor storage facilities, a statement highlighted in a video posted on the agency’s official X handle. The assertion, made during a recent address, points to inadequate infrastructure and storage systems as major contributors to the significant post-harvest losses, aligning with broader concerns about food security in the country. However, no detailed NAFDAC report or official data was provided to substantiate the exact figure, leaving room for skepticism about its precision.
The statement comes amid ongoing discussions about Nigeria’s agricultural sector, where post-harvest losses are a recognized issue, particularly for perishables like tomatoes and vegetables. While NAFDAC’s focus on storage aligns with calls for better infrastructure, the absence of a comprehensive study to back the 60% figure raises ethical questions about overstating data to influence public perception or government intervention. As of August 7, 2025, the agency has not released additional details, leaving the claim open to scrutiny and public discourse on X, where sentiment ranges from urgency for reform to doubts about the narrative’s accuracy.
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