The President of the Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA), Mr Alexander Isong, says Nigerians may face rice, tomato and staple food shortages within three months.
Isong, also the country director, Nigeria World Agriculture Forum, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos.
He said the projected shortages could worsen food inflation and further strain households already struggling with rising food prices across the country.
According to him, rice production is projected to decline by six per cent to about 8.3 million tonnes, while cultivated land may be reduced by seven per cent.
“Rice is the big one. Production is projected to drop six per cent to 8.3 million tonnes.
