BIOSAFETY/HOMEF
Experts have re-emphasized the danger of consuming genetically modified organisms, GMOs to create new genes for seedlings and edibles.
The experts also said the deployment of chemicals into Nigeria’s soil system by commercial farmers is destroying the arability of soil and destroys the environment.
A molecular biologist and Medical Research Scientist, IFEANYI CASMIR who is advocating the importance of preserving organic foods, said these during a training put together by Health of Mother Earth Foundation for media professionals in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
Also speaking; Executive Director of HOMEF, NNIMO BASEEY said the training was organised to educate journalists on the dangers of Genetically Modified Organisms, who are expected to inform Nigerians on the health implication of the element.
Correspondent VICTOR EZEAMA reports that Genetically Modified Organisms, GMOs are biological elements used to create artificial seedlings for the main purpose of commercial farming.
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