Challenges of Garri Processing Industry in

Ugboju in Otukpo Local Government Area. The

study employed the used of both primary and secondary

sources. Primary data were collected from oral

interviews from the garri processors in the study area

while secondary data which were collected from

published and unpublished books, articles, journals and

interviewer material.

The objectives of the study are to

discuss the challenges of garri processing and suggest

possible solution to the challenges of garri processing in

the study area. Oral source has it that garri processing

industry started as far back as 1970s in Ugboju

community. Garri processing industry has reduced

unemployment, increase income and brought about food

security in Ugboju community.

Despite these enormous economic development, garri processing industry in

Ugboju, is still faced with numerous challenges. This includes poor infrastructure, lack of modern processing technology, inadequate funding such as low productivity,

inadequate storage facilities, marketing and distribution

and quality control. Addressing these challenges will

require the collaboration of stakeholders, including the

government, private sector and development partners to

provide the necessary investment in infrastructure,

modern processing technology, and research and

development.

Additionally, there is a need for effective

policies that support the industry’s growth, such as

incentives for producers and buyers of these products

and also to provide support for both the small and

medium scale enterprises.