Why Nigeria’s Palm Oil is Globally Sought After – Merchant

• Palm oil is a value chain business that engages endless streams of people at different stages of its procession.
• It can gainfully engage many young Nigerians.

Ekohotblog reports that according to palm oil traders in Cross River State, Nigerian palm oil is the most sought-after on the world market, which is why it is unavailable in some areas of the country.

During an interview with a shopkeeper in Calabar’s Bogobiri neighborhood, Nafiu Saleh Musa, he stated that Nigeria’s palm oil has a global appeal owing to its high grade and nutritional and smell richness.

“All throughout the world, Nigeria’s palm oil is the finest and most sought-after,” the Plateau State trader added. Nigeria has the greatest quality.

“I have traded in and tasted palm oil from Ghana, Cameroon and Malaysia. They are no match to Nigeria’s.

“We have the sweetest and scented oil with nutrients, much of it from Cross River State, which is why dealers look towards her for supplies. However, palm oil millers should help filter it better. They do not filter it well enough.”

When asked what future he sees in the palm oil business in Nigeria, the merchant said the future of palm oil is big and bright only if the government can help.

”The amount of palm oil in Nigeria can sustain industries and private demands.”

He maintained that the sub-sector can conveniently engage thousands of Nigerians if given due attention.

“Palm oil is a value chain business that engages endless streams of people at different stages of its procession. It can gainfully engage many young Nigerians.

“We appeal to the government to support farmers by creating easy avenues for them to draw credit facilities because capital is really their drawback. Government should not share money to politicians to waste but to farmers who will sustainably and profitably engage people.”