Chief Audu Ogbeh, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, revealed this on Tuesday in Lagos.
According to him, Nigeria will export roasted cashew nuts to Japan, Britain, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU).
Recall that the Federal Government had announced that the country would commence exportation of about 74 tonnes of yam to Europe and United States of America (USA) by June 29.
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Ogbeh also confirmed that the government has identified companies to handle processed yam products.
“For those who will prefer yam flour and pounded yam, the ministry has identified five companies to process yam tubers into those products.
“We will get the UK certified standards for the exportation of those yam value chains.
“We will also put in our own checks and balances to ensure that every export meets the set standard.
“This is to ensure that the processed products are not rejected, once we start to export,’’ he said.