Scientists and activists warn GMOs threaten Nigeria’s agriculture, health, and independence.
At a national symposium in Abuja, experts called for an immediate moratorium on GMO approvals, urging Nigeria to preserve indigenous seeds and support smallholder farmers. They flagged risks of environmental damage, health hazards, and economic dependence linked to GMOs, citing global cases of crop failures and bans. The growing GMO presence on shelves raises fears of a new form of food colonialism undermining Africa’s traditional farming.
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