The narrative presented paints a picture of a policy intervention – the Nigerian import waiver – that, while initially intended as a pragmatic response to crippling food inflation, has created a cascade of destabilizing effects within the agricultural sector. The core issue isn't simply the high inflation rate; it’s the systemic failure to address the underlying vulnerabilities of a highly import-dependent food system. The “steelman” version of this policy acknowledges its noble intent: a tempor...