01-16-2026, 11:08 AM
Nigeria currently does not meet the standard most garri exporters require. This is not just content creation—it is a reality. Out of all the garri produced in Nigeria, only about 10% is exportable. I say 10% based on experience.
I come from Benue State, where the largest garri market around me is purely a garri market, yet not a single basin from that market meets export standards. I also studied in Ogoja, Cross River State. They have a smaller garri market there, and without talking anyone down, the quality is even worse—most of the garri is not properly dried and they sun-dry
Through my research, I discovered this is one of the reasons Ijebu garri has built a strong reputation. It’s not that Benue people cannot process garri to that level—Benue can even do better. The challenge is that producers are used to selling only to the local market. Asking them to change their production pattern feels like speaking a foreign language. However, if they adapt to export standards, the value and price of their garri will increase significantly.
Since I started working closely with exporters, I have realized that Nigeria largely lacks the standards they demand, and this is why countries like Ghana are currently leading. I honestly wish I could organize a training class for all the garri producers in my area.
https://www.facebook.com/100092016221395...nNq7ydtfl/
I come from Benue State, where the largest garri market around me is purely a garri market, yet not a single basin from that market meets export standards. I also studied in Ogoja, Cross River State. They have a smaller garri market there, and without talking anyone down, the quality is even worse—most of the garri is not properly dried and they sun-dry
Through my research, I discovered this is one of the reasons Ijebu garri has built a strong reputation. It’s not that Benue people cannot process garri to that level—Benue can even do better. The challenge is that producers are used to selling only to the local market. Asking them to change their production pattern feels like speaking a foreign language. However, if they adapt to export standards, the value and price of their garri will increase significantly.
Since I started working closely with exporters, I have realized that Nigeria largely lacks the standards they demand, and this is why countries like Ghana are currently leading. I honestly wish I could organize a training class for all the garri producers in my area.
https://www.facebook.com/100092016221395...nNq7ydtfl/