Author: Adewale Kupoluyi
In the strive to make more impact, no fewer than 150 Kano sesame farmers, processors and exporters have been trained by experts on the global methods of packaging, exportation and marketing of Sesame Value Chain to international markets. This was made possible as the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) brought together exporters, farmers and processors of various farm produce in the state in this regard. “Sesame is among the top globally-traded commodities due to its multiple uses. In 2020, export of sesame seeds from the five top world exporters are: Sudan ($690m), India ($463m), Nigeria ($396m), Ethiopia ($352m) and Niger…
