To boost food security and improve agricultural produce exports from Nigeria, the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe hosted a delegation from the National Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) led by the acting chairman/Chief Executive, Anthony Ekedewa.
The working visit focused on fostering collaboration between the two organizations and exploring opportunities for partnerships to harness irradiation technology for food preservation and healthcare services.
Director General NCSP expressed displeasure at the current volume and value of food crops wastage, largely due to inadequate preservation and storage.
He lauded the commitment of the management of the NAEC to reducing food wastage, in line with the agency’s mandate to utilize technology for development.
He expressed his readiness to collaborate with NAEC in her quest to partner with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) to leverage Chinese technology and expertise to improve Nigeria’s agricultural, energy and health sectors.
He also emphasised the importance of large scale production outfits to ensure food security and significant export earnings. This will enable Nigeria to meet local demands and the quality specification for the global market.
