The Conservator General of the National Park Service, Ibrahim Goni, has called on Nigerians to adopt organic farming practices to promote healthier lifestyles and ensure food security. He made this appeal at a two-day “Train the Trainers” workshop on the Principles of Organic Agriculture, organized by the Knowledge Centre for Organic Agriculture in Africa (KCOA) in Abuja.
During the event, Goni encouraged Nigerians to utilize available spaces in their homes to grow their own food, highlighting that such practices could enhance food security and contribute to a healthier diet. He emphasized that this initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s agenda on food security, demonstrating the administration’s commitment to this critical issue.
“We approved the hosting of this training because we believe in promoting the agenda of President Bola Tinubu on food security. I urge all Nigerians to produce what they eat; with that, there will be food on the table of every Nigerian,” Goni said.
He congratulated the organizers and participants of the workshop, urging them to disseminate the knowledge acquired to others, thereby spreading the message to the grassroots level. Goni advised the participants to start small by cultivating vegetables in their gardens before considering larger-scale farming ventures.
Ebere Agozie, representing KCOA in Nigeria, stressed the importance of avoiding synthetic chemicals in farming, advocating for the consumption of organic foods for better health. Rasheedah Sadiq, a probiotic farming expert, added that organic farming could lead to significant lifestyle improvements, including anti-aging benefits and natural detoxification.
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