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The Digest:

The European Union, Federal Government, and UNIDO have called for urgent action to end food waste in Nigeria, which wastes roughly 38 million tonnes of food every year, more than any other country in Africa. EU Deputy Ambassador Zissimos Vergos said food loss contributes up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions and 40% of global methane emissions. Environment Minister Balarabe Lawal said the ministry has developed projects on food waste elimination in major markets, especially targeting post-harvest losses.

Key Points:
  • Wasted food also wastes water, energy, labour, and money.
  • Nigeria leads Africa in food waste amid widespread hunger.
  • Food waste drives climate change, emitting 10% of global greenhouse gases.
  • The government plans to tackle post-harvest losses in major markets.
  • EU advises investing in rural roads, storage, cold chains, and school education.
Sources: Punch Newspapers