Author: Ogeri Eleri

Balancing Progress and Preservation: Rethinking Pesticides for Sustainable Agriculture On the 31st of July, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his address to the nation promised as part of his food security agenda to provide 225,000 metric tons of fertilizer, seedlings and other inputs to committed farmers. To further ensure that stable food is available and affordable, President Tinubu ordered the release of 200,000 metric tons of grains to households across the 36 states. This all sounds great. However, it will be better if implemented in a healthy, sustainable and environmentally conscious manner. There is a popular saying that “health is…