Nigeria to export yams to europe in june 2017 ogbeh
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Yes, you are correct. In June 2017, the Nigerian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, announced that Nigeria would start exporting yams to Europe in June 2017.
According to reports, the Nigerian government had been working on a plan to export yams to Europe, particularly to the UK, France, and Germany, to boost the country's economy and create jobs. The plan was to export high-quality yams to these countries, which would be processed into various products such as yam flour, yam chips, and yam puree.
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, made the announcement during a meeting with stakeholders in the yam industry in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria. He stated that the export of yams to Europe would create a new market for Nigerian farmers and processors, and would also help to reduce the country's reliance on imported food products.
The export of yams to Europe was seen as a major breakthrough for Nigeria's agricultural sector, which had been facing challenges in recent years. The country had been struggling to meet the demand for yams in the domestic market, and the export of yams to Europe was seen as a way to increase the country's revenue and create jobs.
However, it's worth noting that the export of yams to Europe did not start in June 2017 as planned. There were some challenges and delays in the process, including issues related to phytosanitary certification and the development of a robust logistics system. Nevertheless, the Nigerian government has continued to work towards realizing its goal of exporting yams to Europe, and there are reports that the country has started exporting yams to some European countries, including the UK and France.