U.S. Consul General Rick Swart and U.S. Agricultural Counselor Chris Bielecki were on hand to witness the unloading of the cargo.
A shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of U.S.-grown wheat valued at approximately $15 million (approximately ₦21.8 billion) has arrived at Apapa Port, highlighting the growing agricultural trade between Nigeria and the United States.
U.S. Consul General Rick Swart and U.S. Agricultural Counselor Chris Bielecki were on hand to witness the unloading of the cargo.
“The shipment highlights the growing agricultural partnership between the two nations,” the officials said, underlining the benefits of such trade.
They added, “Trade in U.S. agricultural products supports American farmers, enables Nigerian companies to expand value-added food processing and create jobs, and delivers high-quality ingredients to Nigerian consumers.”
This year, bilateral agricultural trade between the United States and Nigeria is projected to more than double, surpassing $700 million in 2025.
“A milestone that benefits producers, businesses, and households in both countries,” the officials noted.
Observers say the steady arrival of U.S. wheat reflects “the strength of commercial ties and the critical role of agriculture in the broader U.S. Nigeria economic relationship.”