Address Challenges Limiting Wheat Production, AFDB Urges FG

The President of, the African Development Bank, (AfDB) Dr Akinwumi Adesina on Wednesday commended Nigeria’s National Wheat Self-Sufficiency Plan as he revealed the demand for wheat in Africa has surged to over 75 million metric tonnes.

Adeshina while speaking at the commencement of the ongoing West and Central Africa Wheat Summit 2024, in Abuja, said it was pivotal to address challenges limiting investment and opportunities in the wheat value chain.