CASSAVA VALUE CHAIN - GLOBAL MARKET VALUE


A. RAW CASSAVA
The size of the worldwide Cassava market reached USD 3.65 Billion in the year 2022.

Expansion is expected to occur at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.46%.

The global Cassava market is expected to reach USD 4.2 Billion by year 2030.


B. CASSAVA STARCH
Cassava Starch market reached USD 4.2 Billion in the year 2022.

Expansion is expected to occur at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.5%.

Global Cassava Starch market is expected to reach USD 6.4 Billion by year 2030.

GLOBAL TONNAGE OF CASSAVA

Worldwide cassava production in Year 2021 was circa 308 million tonnes total.

Continent-wise:

AFRICA = c. 203 million tonnes (approx 56% of global tonnage).

ASIA = c. 84 million tonnes

THE AMERICAS = 26 million tonnes.

In that year, Nigeria produced c. 60 million tonnes.

A. THE COMPANY

Dangote Cement is a subsidiary of Dangote Industries, which was founded by Aliko Dangote in 1981 as a trading business, with initial focus on importation of bagged cement and other commodities such as rice, sugar, flour, salt and fish.

Dangote Cement has now grown to become Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading cement company, with production capacity 51.6 million tonnes per annum across 10 countries.

B. THE VACANCIES

Dangote Cement currently has the underlisted open positions across its Nigerian plants.

B1. Head, Plant HR & Admin

B2. Senior Subsurface/Reservoir Engineer

B3. Reservoir Engineer

B4. Senior Facility Engineer
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B5. Senior Operations/ Production Management Engineer

B6. Procurement Process Specialist (NIPEX / NCD)

B7. Senior Well Engineer

B8. Head of Security Operations

B9. Mobile Equipment Operators (Loaders)

B10. Manager, Instrumentation & Engineering

B11. General Manager – Mine Operations

B12. Manager, Electrical Engineering


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Insightful thread.

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CASSAVA VALUE CHAIN - OPPORTUNITIES IN NIGERIA

Despite being the world’s largest cassava producer, Nigeria is actually also one of the top importers of cassava by-products like edible starch, sweeteners and ethanol.

Why is this?

It is because the country has not taken advantage of its prodigious cassava production!

Every year, Nigeria spends millions of dollars to import these by-products, consistently contributing to the pressure on our ForEx reserves.

CASSAVA VALUE CHAIN - USES OF MANIHOT ESCULENTA


A. TYPES OF FOOD THAT CAN BE MADE FROM CASSAVA

-- Bread, which can contain only cassava flour or both cassava and wheat flour.
-- French fries.
-- Mashed cassava (e.g. fufu, eba, akpu).
-- Cassava chips.
-- Cassava bread soaked in coconut milk.
-- Cassava cake.
-- Cassava in coconut sauce.
-- Yuca con mojo, a Cuban dish that combines cassava with a sauce comprising citrus juices, garlic, onion, cilantro, cumin, and oregano.
-- Tapioca desserts (e.g. the coconut-tapioca pudding shown in photo below).
-- Starch and flour products, which can be used to make gluten-free bread.

To improve texture, taste, and nutritional profile, most products use a combination of cassava and a cereal grain.

B. COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USES OF CASSAVA
-- Animal feed.
-- Medicines.
-- Fabrics.
-- Paper.
-- Building materials such as plywood.
-- Bioethanol for fuel.
-- Industrial starch.
-- Sweeteners

Traditional African foods such as garri and fufu are processed by grating, dewatering, fermenting, and roasting.

During these various stages 80 to 95% of the poisonous hydrogen cyanide is removed, making them perfectly safe to eat.

NaijaphiliaBlog:
Raw cassava naturally contains hydrogen cyanide, which is a poisonous chemical substance.

That is why cassava must NOT be eaten raw, and why it should be properly processed before consumption.

Bitter cassava is more resistant to bacterial and fungal pests but has a much higher hydrogen cyanide content.

Raw cassava naturally contains hydrogen cyanide, which is a poisonous chemical substance.

That is why cassava must NOT be eaten raw, and why it should be properly processed before consumption.

Bitter cassava is more resistant to bacterial and fungal pests but has a much higher hydrogen cyanide content.

NaijaphiliaBlog:
NIGERIA'S CASSAVA VARIETIES

There are 2 main categories of cassava varieties produced in Nigeria:

Manihot palmata (bitter cassava), and

Manihot aipi (sweet cassava).

HYDROGEN CYANIDE CONTENT OF SWEET VS BITTER CASSAVA

A. Roots of Sweet Cassava manihot aipi = less than 50 mg hydrogen cyanide per kg cassava on fresh weight basis

B. Roots of Bitter Cassava Manihot palmata = Up to 400 mg per kg.

ManOfMan:
I didn't know

We all learn everyday, and there's still more information to come.

In spite of our superlative 26% share of global cassava production, we are not the largest exporters.

In fact, our commercial/ industrial exploitation of cassava is very negligible.

Why is this? What can we do to take advantage of this situation and thereby unlock the untapped wealth in Cassava?

Read on!

RepoMan007:
The price of cassava is still high despite our wuruwuru number one producer status. One cup shouldn't be more than N30-N35 but is around N100. Being the highest producer means nothing if potential isn't explored to the fullest. We are a cocoa powerhouse too but buy chocolate at 2 or 3 times what others get them for.

Part of the reason for this thread is to create awareness about the immense potential wealth just waiting to be unlocked in the cassava value chain.

Cassava alone can turn tens of thousands of Nigerians into millionaires - in dollars!

You want to know how?

Read on!

NIGERIA'S CASSAVA PRODUCING REGIONS

As illustrated in the figure below, the highest cassava producing states are located in the South West, followed by the South East and interior sections.

Only negligible quantities are produced in the North of the country (apart from Kogi and Benue States).

NIGERIA'S CASSAVA VARIETIES

There are 2 main categories of cassava varieties produced in Nigeria:

Manihot palmata (bitter cassava), and

Manihot aipi (sweet cassava).

SOME HEALTH BENEFITS OF CASSAVA

Health Benefits of Cassava include

1. Rich in Vitamin C.
2. Good source of Resistant Starch.
3. Serves as Energy Fuel.
4. Protects Against Liver Cancer.
5. Low in Sugar.
6. Repairs Kidney Damage.
etc

NIGERIA'S LOCAL NAMES FOR CASSAVA
Manihot esculenta, known in English as Cassava, Manioc, or Tapioca, has the following appellations in Nigerian languages:

Ibo: Akpu, Abacha or Jigbo.
Hausa: Rogo, Karaza, Agiginra or Gangigara
Yoruba: Ẹ̀gẹ́, Gbágùúdá or Pákí

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NIGERIA'S CASSAVA PRODUCTS

About 70% Nigeria’s cassava harvest is processed into garri, which is a grain flour primarily used to make mashed meals like fufu, akpu or eba.

HISTORY cont'd...
PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVE ON CASSAVA

The Presidential Initiative on Cassava, which ran from 2002-2007, was also a major factor that contributed to an increase in yields.

The main goals of the initiative were to:

1. Enhance productivity / production of cassava by increasing area cultivated to 5 million ha, with hope of harvesting 150 million tonnes fresh cassava tubers annually.

2. Produce 37.5 million tonnes of processed cassava products for local and export markets.

3. Organize export of cassava and processed cassava products as a revenue-generating project.

4. Generate about 5 billion dollars annually from exporting value-added cassava products.

This massive 36% growth helped Nigeria leapfrog Brazil as the world's cassava top producer..

Manihot esculenta is now Nigeria’s largest crop in terms of quantity, and the 2nd largest in terms of value.

The table below shows the data as of Year 2019...

THE BACKSTORY cont'd

In 1987 the FG placed a ban on wheat imports, which was not lifted until 1991.

The import restrictions drove up cassava demand and production, which then increased 36% in the period between 1980 -1990.

In the 1980s, a global glut drove down crude oil prices, reducing Nigeria's export earnings.

In response, the federal government placed tariffs and restrictions on imports, including agricultural goods.

HISTORY
In the first two decades post Nigeria's independence, the new government focused on crops like wheat / rice, subsidizing their production and import via farmer support programs.

However, cassava, was majorly excluded from such government subsidies.

How did Nigeria become such a global power in cassava production? Here is the

BACKSTORY

Cassava originated in South America, and was first introduced into Africa in the Congo basin by the Portuguese around 1558, circa the beginning of the slave trade.

However, the greatest producer of cassava is (by far) the West African nation of Nigeria.

The country alone accounts for about 26% of the world’s cassava production.



SOURCE
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Cassava, with scientific name Manihot esculenta, is a major food and industrial crop in many countries of the world.


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A. THE ORGANIZATION

The World Food Programme (WFP) is an arm of the United Nations Organization that provides food assistance worldwide.

Founded 19 Dec 1961, it is the world’s largest humanitarian organization and the leading provider of school meals.

It has offices in 80 countries, is headquartered in Rome, and as of 2021, supported more than 128 million people in more than 120 countries/ territories.

B. THE VACANCIES

The underlisted 3 positions are currently open at the WFP offices in Nigeria:
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From 18Dec2023 to 19Jan2024, the French Embassy is accepting applications for the position of English Language Assistant to work in France during the 2024-2025 school year.

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Candidates must be NIGERIAN citizens (permanent residents of France are not eligible for this program).
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age by the start of the program.
Candidates must have completed their secondary education in NIGERIA.
Candidates must be enrolled at a university or have graduated within the last 2 years.
Candidates must have completed at least 2 years of university studies at the time of application.
A minimum B1 proficiency level in French (i.e. intermediate level) is required.
Candidates must be proficient in English.
Candidates should preferably be single (as the salary of an assistant is not adequate to support dependents).


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Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria recorded a ₦3.5 trillion trade surplus between January and September 2023.

NBS announced this on Monday 04Dec2023 via its foreign trade report for Q3-2023. As at Quarter3, Nigeria’s exports totalled ₦23.3 trillion, versus total imports of N19.7 trillion - giving the country a ₦3.5 trillion trade surplus.

A trade surplus is the amount by which the value of a country's exports exceeds the cost of its imports.

It is an economic indicator of a positive trade balance, and (if consistent over time) has some potential benefits for the country, as illustrated in the WallStreetMojo Graphic below.


SOURCE:
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A. THE INSTITUTION

A leading tertiary healthcare institution located along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria is seeking highly qualified and motivated individuals to fill a diverse range of critical positions within its medical team.

B. THE VACANCIES

The underlisted positions are currently open at The Redeemer’s Health Village (RHV).

1. Consultants
Specialisation: Internal Medicine/Cardiology, Orthopaedic, Intensive Care/Trauma, General Surgery,
Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesia, Paediatrics, ENT, Haematology/Blood Transfusion, Chemical
Pathology, Histopathology, Medical Microbiology, Dental/Maxillofacial Surgery, Gastroenterology, Neonatal,
Pain Management, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, Rheumatology, Urology, Pulmonology, Dental, Endoscopy

A Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) degree from an accredited institution
Fellowship in a relevant subspecialty from either the National Postgraduate Medical College (NPMC)
or the West African College of Surgeons (WACS)
Foreign-trained specialists must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
A valid practicing license.
NYSC discharge certificate or exemption letter for Nigerian citizens

2. Medical Officers
Specialisation: Internal Medicine/Cardiology, Orthopaedic, Intensive Care/Trauma, General Surgery,
Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesia, Paediatrics, ENT, Haematology/Blood Transfusion, Chemical
Pathology, Histopathology, Medical Microbiology, Dental/Maxillofacial Surgery, Gastroenterology, Neonatal,
Pain Management, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, Rheumatology, Urology, Pulmonology, Dental, Endoscopy

A Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) degree from an accredited institution
Foreign-trained specialists must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
A valid practicing license.
NYSC discharge certificate or exemption letter for Nigerian citizens


3. Nurses
Nursing Specialisation: General, Intensive Care Unit, Obstetric and Gynaecological, Preoperative Nurse
(Surgical/OR Nurse), Anaesthetics, Ophthalmic, Paediatric, Midwife, Dental and Nephrology

A Bachelor of Nursing Science (BSN or BScN) degree from an accredited university or a Registered
Nurse (RN) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Post-Basic Nursing qualification in a relevant nursing subspecialty is mandatory.
A minimum of 5 years of experience practicing in the subspecialty of interest
A current practicing license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
Demonstrable clinical experience in direct patient care
NYSC discharge certificate or exemption letter for Nigerian citizens

4. Pharmacists

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm.) degree from an accredited institution
At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant pharmacy setting
A current practicing license from the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)
NYSC discharge certificate or exemption letter for Nigerian citizens

5. Pharmacy Technicians

A minimum of OND in relevant discipline
Proven experience as a Pharmacy Technician or Nurse

6. Medical Lab Scientists / Lab Technologists

A university degree in the field of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or a minimum diploma in Medical
Laboratory Technology (MLT) from an accredited School of Health Technology

A minimum of 3 years of practical experience working in a medical laboratory, clinic, or hospital setting
Certification from the Associate of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
(AMLSCN)
A current practicing license issued by the relevant regulatory body.
Possession of additional relevant certifications will be considered an advantage.

7. Radiographers / Imaging Technologists

Bachelor of Science in Radiography/Imaging (B.Sc. Rad./Img.) from an accredited institution
A minimum of 3 years of practical experience in the imaging department of a clinic or hospital
A current practicing license registered with the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN)

8. Optometrists

Optometry degree from an accredited university
Minimum of 3 years of practical experience working as an optician
Certification from the Optometrist and Dispensing Optician Registration Board of Nigeria (ODORBN)

9. Physiotherapists / Physiotherapy Assistants

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (B.Sc. Physio) or Medical Rehabilitation from an accredited
institution
A minimum of 3 years of practical experience working as a physiotherapist or rehabilitation therapist in
a clinic or hospital setting
Certification from the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria (MRTB)

10. Health Information Management Officers

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (B.Sc. Physio) or Medical Rehabilitation from an accredited
institution
A minimum of 3 years of practical experience working as a physiotherapist or rehabilitation therapist in
a clinic or hospital setting
Certification from the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria (MRTB)

11. Biomedical Engineers

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (B.Sc. BME) from an accredited institution
At least 3 years of practical experience working as a Biomedical Engineer in a medical laboratory, clinic,
or hospital setting.

12. Healthcare Assistants

A trained/certified health workers
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

13. Clinical Psychologists

A minimum of Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology
Minimum of 3 years Clinical experience

14. Clinical Nutritionists / Dieticians

A first-degree B.Sc. in dietetics/clinical nutrition.
Possession of M.sc in Biological Science/Nutrition/Dietetics is an added advantage.
Minimum of 3 years of practical experience

15. Speech & Language Therapists

A First Degree (B.Ed.) in Special Education from an accredited university.
Relevant experience working with special needs patients.
Certification in Speech-Language Pathology is an added advantage.

16. Occupational Therapists

A bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from a university certified by the ACOTE (Accreditation
Council for Occupational Therapy Education).
Certified by the National Board for Certification.
Compliant with the National Medical Association healthcare regulatory requirements.
Certifications in Paediatrics, Mental Health, Physical Rehabilitation and feeding, eating and swallowing.
Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and physical therapy programs.

17. Public Health Officer / Infection Control

A Degree in Public Health.
2-3 years of experience in Public Health.

18. Dialysis Technician

Minimum of 3 years of work experience as a dialysis technician
Bachelor’s degree
Experience managing healthcare equipment including dialysis machines.

19. Dental Surgery Technician / Dental Technologist

OND / HND qualification
Minimum of 3 years of work experience
Must have the current license to work.

20. Paramedics

Proven experience as a paramedic
First Aid / CPR Certification
HND in Emergency Medical Technology (Paramedics) or its equivalent

21. Head of Human Resources

A bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
Masters’ degree preferred.
10 plus years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources; healthcare experience
preferred.
Membership of relevant professional bodies

22. Human Resource Officers

A bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
Masters’ degree preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of work experience; healthcare experience preferred.
Membership of relevant professional bodies

23. Head of Procurement

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in warehousing or management science or any relevant degree
Professional qualification in purchasing and supply chain management.
Minimum of 5 years Management Experience in procurement or supply chain management; healthcare
experience preferred.
Sound knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.

Procurement Officer

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in warehousing or management science or any relevant degree
Minimum of 2 years Management Experience in procurement or supply chain management; healthcare
experience preferred.

25. Head of IT

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS or similar fields plus relevant IT certifications.
Postgraduate/Master’s degree and additional qualification in Information Technology will be an added
advantage.
Must have proven working experience as an IT Manager with a minimum of 5 years IT experience, 2 of
which must be at a Senior Management level; healthcare experience preferred.
Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer
hardware/software systems.
Expertise in data centre management and data governance.
Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation.
Familiarity with healthcare information systems is a plus.

26. IT Officer

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS or similar fields plus relevant IT certifications.
Must have a minimum of 2 years IT experience; healthcare experience preferred.
Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer
hardware/software systems.
Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation.
Familiarity with healthcare information systems is a plus.

27. Head, Facilities Management

BSc/HND in Facility Management, Engineering, Engineering Construction, and any other related field
Must have a minimum of 5 years working experience.
Healthcare experience preferred.

28. Facility Officer

BSc/HND in Facility Management, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role.
Physical ability to perform inspections and oversee facility related issues.

29. Corporate Marketing & PR Manager

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related fields,
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in leading marketing initiatives.
Experience in building marketing programs and reporting on the results.

30. Public Relations & Marketing Officers

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related fields,
A minimum of 1 years of relevant experience in leading marketing initiatives.
Experience in building marketing programs and reporting on the results.

31. Head of Account & Finance

First Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline from a reputable institution
Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or ACCA) with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work
Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred.



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VACANCY: Cost Accountant Based In Nigeria (Agro-commodities company)



https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2023/11/01/jobs-cost-accountant-based-in-nigeria/

A. THE COMPANY

The employer is a leading Nigerian Agro-commodity organization committed to sustainability and innovation.

Agro-commodities are at the heart of global trade, and this sector offers limitless possibilities. With growing demands for sustainable practices and efficient resource management, it’s an exciting field to be a part of.

B. THE VACANCY

The client is searching for a Cost Accountant with 8 to 15 years experience in core costing for manufacturing or processing plants.

C. JOB DETAILS / REQUIREMENTS

C1. The Role: As a Cost Accountant in the Agrocommodities sector, you will play a pivotal role in the financial strategy of the employer. Key responsibilities will include:

Cost Analysis: Analyzing and optimizing costs to enhance resource allocation.

Budget Management: Collaborating to create and oversee budgets for efficient resource utilization.

Financial Reporting: Preparing insightful financial reports for data-driven decisions.

Cost Control: Implementing strategies to manage costs and maximize returns.

C2. Qualifications: The client seeks a professional with the following qualifications:

ICWA or CA qualification is compulsory.

8 to 15 years of hands-on experience in core costing for manufacturing or processing plants.

C3. Why Join The Company?

Be part of a leading Agro-commodities organization committed to sustainability and innovation.

Crucial role offering you the opportunity to shape financial operations.

Competitive compensation and benefits, with room for growth and development.

D. HOW TO APPLY

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