STATE OF INFRASTRUCTURE, TECHNOLOGY AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS PROCESSING IN NIGERIA: THE MISSING LINK

Abstract

Animal product and processing is a very important aspect of animal production and Nigeria is a major hub of animal product consumption in West Africa. It is also one of the largest livestock-raising countries in the region. Meeting the ever-increasing domestic demand and access to these flourishing markets are major status for Nigeria and for the neighboring Sahel countries that raise livestock. However, post-harvest processing and infrastructural management of the food production chain remains a major challenge. Some of the factors militating against successful animal products and processing amongst many include: need for trained human capital, low level of education, product safety and quality, effective communication, adoption of new knowledge, information and technology and lack of facilities. This paper aims at reviewing the state of infrastructure, technology and animal products and processing in Nigeria.