The Federal Republic of Nigeria joined INBAR on 1 April 2004
Nigeria’s designated focal point with INBAR is the Federal Department of Forestry, under the Federal Ministry of Environment
Two major species of bamboo are found in Nigeria: Bambusa vulgaris and Oxystenanthera abyssynica, both present along water courses and in rainforests throughout the country. There are also ten rattan species belonging to four genera which can be found in Nigeria. [Data provided by Ministry of Environment and INBAR]
In 2014, Nigerian exports of bamboo and rattan products exceeded USD 11 million. Bamboo charcoal stood up as the main exported product category for a total value of over USD 5 million. [Data provided by UN COMTRADE Database]