For now, it may not be wrong to say that Nigerians are becoming more confused than ever over the safety of food and agro commodities, following the endless debates that characterise the adoption or otherwise of the Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), commonly called GM seeds, by Nigeria, especially now that over 42 countries have banned the cultivation of these controversial crops. Experts are insisting on their warning that through the adoption of the GMOs, the Federal Government, without conducting adequate, independent and long-term assessment, might be exposing Nigerians to some products or technologies whose negative impact on human and environmental health is allegedly huge. Currently, Nigeria tops the list of six African countries that have adopted and are now planting the GM crops, alongside Ethiopia, Malawi, South Africa, Sudan and Swaziland. While the Federal Government and pro-GMO advocates seem unfazed…
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Why Nigeria’s love for GMOs may lead to food ‘colonisation’
