Potatoes were first brought into Nigeria in the 1920s by Christian Missionaries.

During World War II, the colonial government encouraged Nigerian farmers to grow potatoes to feed British troops stationed in West Africa. A handful of European potato varieties were introduced to Nigeria and with the help of research, we've been able to arrive at different varieties that best suits our weather condition.

So yeah, if 19th century was your answer, then you're absolutely correct.����

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