Nigeria loses an estimated 420,000 tonnes of fish yearly to post-harvest waste, deepening supply deficits and food insecurity, the federal government has warned.
The Federal Government says Nigeria loses about 420,000 tonnes of fish annually to post-harvest waste, worsening supply gaps and food insecurity. Marine and Blue Economy Minister Adegboyega Oyetola disclosed this while defending his ministry’s ₦10.49bn 2026 budget before National Assembly committees.
Oyetola said post-harvest losses of up to 30 per cent undermine affordability despite fish being a cheap protein source. “Despite fish being one of the cheapest and most accessible sources of animal protein for Nigerian families, post-harvest losses of up to 30 per cent continue to undermine supply and affordability,” he said.
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