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Nigeria, IFDC Launch PAFIA to Address Fertilizer Costs, Boost Food Security In West Africa

Blessing Joseph by Blessing Joseph
September 9, 2025
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Nigeria, IFDC Launched PAFIA to Address Fertilizer Costs, Boost Food Security In West Africa
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Africa’s fertiliser industry is entering a new phase with the launch of the Pan-African Fertilizer Industry Association (PAFIA), a move aimed at tackling high costs, fragmented efforts, and growing threats to food 

The new body was officially launched at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal, with the aim of unifying efforts and strengthening food security across the continent.

The new body seeks to bring governments, private operators, and development partners onto a single platform, addressing challenges that have long been exacerbated by fragmented national associations in countries like Kenya and Nigeria.

Dr. Innocent Okuku, Executive Secretary of the West African Fertilizer Association (WAFA) and one of the conveners, said the absence of a unified platform has limited the private sector’s impact. “This new association will fill that gap, serving as a credible, Africa-led voice that brings all actors to the table,” he explained.

In Nigeria, the fertiliser industry continues to face tough challenges. Caleb Usoh, Managing Director of OCP Africa Fertilizers Nigeria Ltd., said sales volumes have dropped sharply as economic reforms drive up fertiliser prices, making them unaffordable for many farmers. Heavy reliance on imported inputs has further exposed the sector to foreign exchange volatility.

“Because a large portion of the inputs for the production of fertiliser we sell depends on importation, the rising cost of the dollar has directly translated into a spike in fertiliser prices. This has led to a significant decline in purchasing power among farmers and, consequently, a drop in market activity,” Usoh noted.

Despite these hurdles, industry players believe the reforms could bring long-term stability, while the launch of PAFIA offers a chance to strengthen cooperation, stabilise fertiliser supply, and improve access for farmers.

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