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From the Chargé d’Affaires for the United States (US) Embassy in Nigeria, David Greene, came a revelation that United States Agency for International Development (USAID) recently invested more than $8 million under its sustainable shea initiative to support the industry in seven West African countries including Nigeria.
Greene, who is also the representative of Global Shea Alliance (GSA), made this known, yesterday, at the 16th International Chef Conference in Nigeria organised by GSA and the National Shea Products Association of Nigeria, (NASPAN), in Abuja.
He said the investment stemmed from the US recognition of the industry’s potential to bolster the economic landscape and advance women’s economic empowerment.
“When it comes to shea, specifically, we are…
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