Nigeria, April 23 -- Nigeria, Africa's largest economy and a major agricultural powerhouse, faces a persistent challenge in ensuring the quality and safety of its agricultural exports and domestic food supply. Weak phytosanitary policies-measures that protect plant health by preventing the spread of pests and diseases-have hindered Nigeria's global trade potential, led to frequent export rejections, and exposed domestic consumers to poorly manufactured and unsafe food products.

As the world increasingly prioritises food safety, biosecurity, and compliance with international health standards, Nigeria must urgently reform its phytosanitary regulatory framework. This means stricter monitoring, better enforcement mechanisms, and stronger ins...