Overview

The Nigeria Agricultural Commodity Standards Grading Policy (2025-2030) is a federal policy document aimed at establishing a transparent and profitable agribusiness sector in Nigeria. It outlines a comprehensive framework for grading agricultural commodities based on quality standards to enhance market access, trade, and food safety. The policy is driven by the need to comply with international trade agreements under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and other regional standards harmonization initiatives like ECOWAS Standards Harmonisation (ECOSHAM) and African Standards Harmonization (ASHAM). It sets out a vision for a standardized grading system that improves the competitiveness of Nigerian agricultural products locally and globally. Key objectives include defining quality parameters, establishing governance structures, ensuring consumer protection, and promoting food safety. The policy is structured into ten chapters covering introduction, governance, policy details, stakeholder roles, financing, legal framework, food safety, monitoring and evaluation, policy reviews, and implementation plan. It involves multiple ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Safety (FMAFS), Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, and the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG). The policy also references international bodies such as the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and African accreditation cooperations. Appendices include references and acknowledgements. The policy emphasizes the role of conformity assessment, certification bodies, and accreditation to ensure compliance. Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are designed for periodic policy reviews. The document type is a policy document, and the language is English.

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