{"id":819302,"date":"2025-01-12T10:12:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T16:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/12\/gmo-seeds-not-safe-for-nigerians-cac-ambassador-counsels-nass\/"},"modified":"2025-01-12T10:12:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T16:12:32","slug":"gmo-seeds-not-safe-for-nigerians-cac-ambassador-counsels-nass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/12\/gmo-seeds-not-safe-for-nigerians-cac-ambassador-counsels-nass\/","title":{"rendered":"GMO Seeds Not Safe For Nigerians, CAC Ambassador Counsels NASS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A renowned brand manager and ambassador for the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Micheal Nwabufo, has called on the National Assembly to take decision against Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) foods in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

Recall that there have been controversies around the health safety of GMO plants being propagated by Bill Gates, the American businessman and philanthropist best known for his roles at Microsoft Corporation.<\/p>\n

Nwabufo, popularly known as Mike Premium, in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, made the call when he appeared before the House of Representatives on Friday, over a video production on the danger of GMO foods.<\/p>\n

The CAC Ambassador urged the National Assembly to act decisively to protect Nigerian people and preserve the nation\u2019s sovereignty.<\/p>\n

\u201cI stand here today as a patriot and a servant of the people, committed to building a healthier and more self-reliant Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe in the resilience of this National Assembly to make decisions that prioritise the welfare of Nigerians.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am glad that members of the House of Representatives are standing by us to kick against Genetically Modified Organism called GMO foods,\u201d Nwabufo said.<\/p>\n

He urged the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari to rescind his support for GMO foods in the country.<\/p>\n

According to him, the Minister cannot take decision of such magnitude that bothers on Nigerian wellbeing without recourse to the people and their representatives in the parliaments.<\/p>\n

Nwabufo called on the minister to engage in thorough scientific and evidence-based researches in certified laboratories to check the safety of GMO foods in Nigeria, before giving in to the proponents and defending plants.<\/p>\n

According to him, some farmers have been brainwashed in Nigeria about GMO seeds.<\/p>\n

He said that such people and farmers in their defense of GMO seeds, were saying \u201cIt is better to eat GMO foods and die than not to see food to eat\u201d.<\/p>\n

Nwabufo said that a lot of Nigerians seemed to be in the dark when it comes to food security.<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cWhoever controls our food controls our life forget every other thing and focus, This danger is looming!<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe the NASS knows what to do with the information we have brought, I believe in your capacity to end this.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to hit the nail on the head, I believe none us wants to die young.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the threat of Genetically Modified Organisms called (GMOs), without any form of contradictions, Bill Gates and his foundation have invested heavily in our agriculture and healthcare sectors, introducing GMOs to Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to him, for example \u2018tella maize\u2019 created in laboratories, have been banned in several countries, including Russia, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, and some parts of the UK, such as Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n

He said that some of these nations had taken such steps due to the some concerns.<\/p>\n

Nwabufo said that such concerns included the fact that \u201cif you plant these seeds in our soil you won\u2019t be able to replant it again, but depend on Bill Gates to always supply nations with his lab-made seeds instead of the one created by God.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nwabufo, who noted that GMOs had health risks, environmental impact among others, called on the NASS to assess and regulate them through conduct thorough research and risk assessments before approving their widespread use in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

He called for promotion of transparency in healthcare, investment in local solutions and safeguard of the nation\u2019s biodiversity
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\n\u201cThere are potential dangers to human health, including reduced lifespan and vulnerability to diseases.<\/p>\n

\u201cGMOs can harm ecosystems, disrupt biodiversity, and threaten traditional farming practices because their long-term safety remains unproven.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is the need to ensure that all healthcare interventions are subjected to rigorous safety checks.
\n\u201cWe must support the development of indigenous agricultural and medicinal practices to reduce reliance on foreign entities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must protect Nigeria\u2019s rich agricultural heritage and natural ecosystems.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndigenous crops, which are a critical part of our heritage, are at risk of being overshadowed by lab-engineered alternatives,\u201d Nwabufo said.<\/p>\n

According to him, in countries like India and even parts of America, there have been reports linking GMO usage to harmful effects on both people and the environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cBill Gates is a billionaire in dollars why does he think he can make more money investing in a country like Nigeria at this time if he does not have ulterior Motive ?<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has spent millions of dollars pushing this agenda I personal tag population control,\u201d Nwabufo said.<\/p>\n

Expressing concerns about Bill Gates interventions in Nigeria\u2019s healthcare, the CAC Ambassador said that the nation must critically examine the foundation\u2019s involvement.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cThere have been cases where vaccines, such as the polio vaccine, caused unintended harm instead of saving lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile modern medicine has its place, we must ensure transparency and safety in any foreign interventions.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur ancestors lived long, healthy lives relying on natural remedies, herbs, and clean water.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am not advocating for a complete rejection of modern science, but I believe in preserving and modernising our traditional practices to build a sustainable and healthy future for Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Dipo Awojobi
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