The Federal Government has rolled out the Nigeria Postharvest Systems Transformation Programme (NiPHaST) to tackle one of the country’s biggest food challenges—postharvest losses worth over ₦3.5 trillion each year.

The initiative, part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, is designed to strengthen food security by making sure more of what farmers grow actually reaches Nigerian homes.

NiPHaST will expand access to modern storage systems—ranging from household storage technologies to community warehouses, cold rooms, and national grain silos. These facilities, developed through public-private partnerships, will help preserve crops for longer, reduce waste, and stabilize food prices.

According to Agriculture and Food Security Minister Sen. Abubakar Kyari, the program will “guarantee food availability, accessibility, and affordability,” while also unlocking new investment opportunities in Nigeria’s food sector.

Beyond storage, NiPHaST is expected to boost nutrition, household income, and job creation, while reviving confidence in agribusiness and positioning Nigeria as a reliable food supplier within West Africa.

At its heart, the program is about one thing: ensuring every Nigerian has access to safe, affordable food, today and in the future.