Central Bank Governor Sanusi lamido Sanusi has said Nigeria spends N11.7 bn on tomato paste while 50% local production is wasted due to lack of preservation, distribution and access to markets.
He made the statement yesterday day at a one- day workshop on "Tomato Value Chain Development in Nigeria" organised by the apex bank with the theme "Partnering to Build a Competitive Tomato Industry in Nigeria" held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotels, Abuja.
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