National Sugar Development Council
NSDC
About
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) is a government agency under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment in Nigeria. It oversees and coordinates the development of the country's sugar industry with the aim of achieving self-sufficiency in sugar production.
History
The NSDC was created to address the absence of coordinated planning and supervision in Nigeria's sugar sector. Before its establishment, Nigeria relied heavily on sugar imports, which contributed to foreign exchange losses, unemployment, and food insecurity. In 2012, the government approved the Nigeria Sugar Master Plan (NSMP), a ten-year framework (2013–2023) designed to achieve self-sufficiency and diversify the economy's revenue base.
Key Facts
Established
1993
Headquarters
Abuja, Nigeria
Executive Secretary
Kamar Bakrin
Jurisdiction
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Abbreviation
NSDC
Website
nsdcnigeria.org