Federal, state, and local governments, as well as tertiary institutions across Nigeria, have been called upon to invest in moringa farming due to its significant employment creation, revenue generation, and health benefits for the citizenry.
A former Minister of State for Health, Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher, made the call shortly after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) among the Moringa Productions, Marketers, and Farmers Welfare and Empowerment Association of Nigeria,the Middle Belt Youth Development Organisation, Eden Moringa Productions and Marketers Limited, and Agreco Shift Limited at the weekend in Abuja.
He urged universities and other tertiary institutions to establish moringa farms to boost their revenue base and create wealth within the citadels of learning.
Hagher described moringa as a miracle plant, noting that it has been scientifically proven that it cures so many diseases.
“Nigeria is facing challenges in health policy. As a former Minister of Health, I realize that we can no longer depend solely on chemical medicines.
“We need to go natural. If we plant moringa and make it available to the citizenry, we will have a healthier population.
“Planting moringa is the cheapest way for people to attain premium health,” Hagher stated.
The former Minister of State for Health expressed displeasure over the negative effects of chemical fertilizers on the soil and encouraged Nigerians to embrace organic moringa fertilizer for optimal productivity.
Hagher, who is also a former Minister of Power and Steel, equally advised the federal government to begin the production of moringa fertilizer to achieve food security.
