AreaNigeria
Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals
CommodityOil palm
Date01/10/2014
Policy CategoryProduction
Policy InstrumentSector development
DescriptionLaunched a nationwide programme for the distribution of improved oil palm seedlings to both smallholders and estates as well as for the enhancement of wild grove production.
NotesThe federal government has launched a nationwide programme for the distribution of improved oil palm seedlings to both smallholders and estates as well as for the enhancement of wild grove production. The initiative aims at closing the gap between domestic production and consumption of vegetable oils. Based on unofficial estimates, annual consumption amounts to nearly 3 million tonnes, while domestic production is less than 2 million tonnes. After being self sufficient until the mid 1990s, now about one third of Nigerias domestic requirements are met by imports.
