The National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria has lifted its suspension on onion exports from Nigeria to Ghana with immediate effect.
NOPPMAN President Aliyu Maitasamu announced the decision on Wednesday, saying it followed renewed consultations with relevant stakeholders in Nigeria and Ghana.
The association had earlier suspended exports over difficulties faced by Nigerian and Nigerien traders in the Ghanaian market, particularly issues surrounding the reception, allocation and offloading of onion consignments at Kotoku Market.
Maitasamu said subsequent engagements with the ministries of trade in both countries, diplomatic authorities, ECOWAS and other institutions had produced steps towards establishing a more sustainable framework for cross-border onion trade.
He urged Nigerian exporters and transporters to operate peacefully and comply with applicable laws, trade procedures and market arrangements.
Exporters were also advised to maintain proper documentation and observe AfCFTA, ECOWAS, phytosanitary and customs requirements.
NOPPMAN called on Ghanaian stakeholders to reciprocate by ensuring safe reception, lawful movement, fair market access and uninterrupted offloading of legitimate consignments.
The association said disputes should be resolved through dialogue rather than intimidation, obstruction, violence or retaliatory measures.
The development is expected to ease tensions and support agricultural trade between both countries.
