NIGERIA CAN GENERATE OVER
N20 TRILLION REVENUE FROM CASSAVA
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He said that cassava which was one
of the most reliable cash crops in the world that could also be used to trigger
industrial revolution and solve Nigeria’s economic problems.
Adewumi lamented
that the country spent over N600 billion yearly to import ethanol and starch
which were cassava derivatives that could be processed and sourced locally.
According to him, cassava has over 20 food types and three major industrial
products like ethanol, starch and cassava flour which are raw materials for
other products.
“Government should pay more attention to cassava, it has been
neglected. “By the time cassava is accorded the needed attention, it will take
over crude oil. We have been trying to set up industries that will utilise
cassava for the benefit of this country,’’ he said.
Adewumi called on both the
Federal and State Governments to provide lands for farmers to boost mechanise
cassava farming.
The national president noted that modern cassava cultivation
required mechanisation to meet up with international best practices. He
explained that making cultivable land available to cassava farmers would
improve yields and create employment.
“When we import, we are exporting our job
opportunities. The government should encourage setting up of industries and
mechanise cassava farms.
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