NATIONAL TOMATO PRODUCTION PROCESSING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE SHANONO KANO STATE ESTABLISHMENT BILL

What Is This Policy?

A bill to establish a National Tomato Production, Processing and Research Institute in Shanono, Kano State, to address challenges in Nigeria's tomato value chain through research, training, and technology development.

Who Does It Target?

Tomato farmers, agro-processors, agricultural researchers, and stakeholders in Nigeria's tomato value chain.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Reduce post-harvest losses in the tomato sector, develop improved tomato varieties, promote processing technology, and strengthen the entire tomato value chain.

Key Features

Research Focus: Dedicated research on tomato production, processing, and preservation Value Chain Development: Addresses challenges from farm to market in the tomato sector Technology Transfer: Promotes modern processing and preservation technologies

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration Coverage: Kano State base with nationwide impact Funding: Federal Government appropriation

How to Access

Not yet operational. The bill is progressing through the National Assembly.

Impact & Metrics

Nigeria is Africa's second-largest tomato producer but loses significant produce to post-harvest waste. This institute could dramatically reduce losses.

Official Resources

Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Three Arms Zone, Abuja

Legal Framework

To be enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Will operate alongside the National Agricultural Policy, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council Act, the Tomato sub-sector support policy framework, and the Agricultural Development Programme administered by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture.