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09/07/2024

SPECIAL REPORT: Jigawa villagers link declining farming output, urban drift to abandonment of dam - Musa Ado is sad that his village no longer retains its young men. Every year, they migrate to Lagos, Port-Harcourt and other southern Nigerian cities for menial jobs, he said ruefully in March, when PREMIUM TIMES’s reporter met him in the village. Mr Ado is the head of Warwade, a rural community about 16 kilometres from Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State in north-west Nigeria. The Warwade Dam is at the centre of economic activities in the village and surrounding area. He said farming was lucrative until the dam became decrepit due to poor maintenance and abandoned water channels. “The […]

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Musa Ado is sad that his village no longer retains its young men. Every year, they migrate to Lagos, Port-Harcourt and other southern Nigerian cities for menial jobs, he said ruefully in March, when PREMIUM TIMES’s reporter met him in the village. Mr Ado is the head of Warwade, a rural community a...

09/07/2024

Afreximbank and FARA Announce Inaugural Afreximbank-FARA Research, Innovation and Competence in Agriculture (AFRICA) Awards Winners - African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) are pleased to announce winners of the inaugural Afreximbank-FARA Research, Innovation and Competence in Agriculture (AFRICA) Awards. These prestigious awards honour individuals, groups, or established organisations that have made outstanding contributions towards improving food and nutritional security, income generation, resilience and natural resource management in Africa through research, innovation, agripreneurship and policy advocacy in the food and agriculture domain. The award winners were presented with their awards in Nassau, Bahamas, on the margins of the 2024 Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2024) and AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum […]

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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) are pleased to announce winners of the inaugural Afreximbank-FARA Research, Innovation and Competence in Agriculture (AFRICA) Awards. These prestigious awards honour individuals, g...

09/07/2024

UM grows partnerships for sustainable agriculture in Africa - Dr. Michael Benarroch and Dr. Mario Pinto with Prof. Mustapha Ijjaali, President, and other Faculty at Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdullah (USMBA) Fès, Morocco, May 2024. New research agreements with four institutions in Morocco UM has signed four new partnership agreements with institutions across the North African nation of Morocco to advance shared research priorities in green energy and supporting cutting-edge innovation, sustainable development, health, and Indigenous economic reconciliation. Dr. Michael Benarroch and Prof. Abdemajid Abourriche, Vice-President (Scientific Research) sign MOU at Moulay Ismail University, Meknes, Morocco. The new Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and other agreements were signed this year […]

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Dr. Michael Benarroch and Dr. Mario Pinto with Prof. Mustapha Ijjaali, President, and other Faculty at Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdullah (USMBA) Fès, Morocco, May 2024. New research agreements with four institutions in Morocco UM has signed four new partnership agreements with institutions acro...

09/07/2024

Pumpkn Gets Backing To Fund More Agribusinesses In Africa - South African startup, Pumpkn, has raised funding from Renew Capital to address the funding gap in agriculture in Africa which hinders its growth. South African startup, Pumpkn, has raised funding from Renew Capital to address the funding gap in agriculture in Africa which hinders its growth. Pumpkn offers and facilitates financial support for agribusinesses by leveraging data to make credit assessments of agricultural small and medium-sized enterprises (agri-SMEs). It helps lenders easily identify bankable businesses and manage their loan portfolio to make agribusiness financing commercially viable for lenders and make loans accessible for agribusinesses. The African agricultural sector plays a […]

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South African startup, Pumpkn, has raised funding from Renew Capital to address the funding gap in agriculture in Africa which hinders its growth. South African startup, Pumpkn, has raised funding from Renew Capital to address the funding gap in agriculture in Africa which hinders its growth. Pumpkn...

08/07/2024

Importance of Corn Growth Regulation - Regulating corn growth is vital for achieving high and stable yields, enhancing the crop’s resilience, and improving its lodging resistance. Dwarfing Plants and Delaying Stem Elongation: – Prevents excessive elongation during the seedling stage. – Reduces plant height by 20-30 cm and increases stem thickness. – Enhances resistance to lodging, reducing yield losses caused by lodging. Promotes Robust Root Systems: – Increases the number of capillary roots, leading to a well-developed root system. – Enhances the roots’ ability to fixate, absorb water, and nutrients. – Improves drought, waterlogging, and disease resistance. Ensures Comprehensive Nutrient Supply to Corn Ears: – Shortens […]

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Regulating corn growth is vital for achieving high and stable yields, enhancing the crop’s resilience, and improving its lodging resistance. Dwarfing Plants and Delaying Stem Elongation: – Prevents excessive elongation during the seedling stage. – Reduces plant height by 20-30 cm and increases...

08/07/2024

Transforming agricultural systems in Mozambique - Delegation from CIMMYT and the Embassy of Ireland led by Moses Siambi, Africa’s regional director, and Adrian Fitzgerald, chief of cooperation at the Embassy of Ireland, during discussions at the launch of the Transformative Dryland Crops Project in Mozambique. (Photo: Mozambique) With 96% of its population engaged in farming and crop production, residents of the province of Niassa in the northern part of Mozambique rely heavily on agriculture for both their own nutritional needs and household income. Famers in Niassa face many challenges in achieving successful agricultural development, including a 60% yield gap between male head of household farms and […]

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Delegation from CIMMYT and the Embassy of Ireland led by Moses Siambi, Africa’s regional director, and Adrian Fitzgerald, chief of cooperation at the Embassy of Ireland, during discussions at the launch of the Transformative Dryland Crops Project in Mozambique. (Photo: Mozambique) With 96% of its ...

08/07/2024

El Niño Triggers Food Crisis in Southern Africa - Farmers check the growth of maize in drought-hit fields in Macheke, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe in this March 10, 2019 photo. A severe drought has currently decimated crops leaving many people at risk of hunger. Photo / Shaun Jusa / Alamy This article was originally published on Dialogue Earth under the Creative Commons BY NC ND license. The first three months of 2024 were not kind to farmers in Southern Africa. Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe all experienced an unusually dry February and one of the leanest rainy seasons in decades. As crops died in the fields, a food crisis loomed. Felix Phikamiso, a farmer from […]

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Farmers check the growth of maize in drought-hit fields in Macheke, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe in this March 10, 2019 photo. A severe drought has currently decimated crops leaving many people at risk of hunger. Photo / Shaun Jusa / Alamy This article was originally published on Dialogue Ear...

08/07/2024

Agriculture, Food and Jobs in West Africa - The food economy is the biggest employer in West Africa accounting for 66% of total employment. While the majority of food economy jobs are in agriculture, off-farm employment in food-related manufacturing and service activities is increasing as the food economy adapts to rapid population growth, urbanisation and rising incomes. Given the importance of the food economy in generating employment, its current structure and projected changes have major implications for the design of jobs strategies. This paper quantifies and describes the structure of employment in the food economy across four broad segments of activities: agriculture, processing, marketing and food-away-from home. It […]

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The food economy is the biggest employer in West Africa accounting for 66% of total employment. While the majority of food economy jobs are in agriculture, off-farm employment in food-related manufacturing and service activities is increasing as the food economy adapts to rapid population growth, ur...

08/07/2024

Precision farming’ drones take off in South Africa - Farmers and operations in South Africa’s agricultural sector are increasingly turning to drones to assist with “precision farming”—a technique involving the analysis and consideration of several factors to determine the correct inputs for maximum outcome. According to Kopano Tholo, a drone expert at ITOO Special Risks, farmers around the world are under pressure to boost the efficiency of resource management in the face of tough economic conditions. At the same time, the “farm-to-plate” phenomenon has seen a greater push for better traceability of food products as consumers are concerned about the sources of the foods and how they were produced. […]

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Farmers and operations in South Africa’s agricultural sector are increasingly turning to drones to assist with “precision farming”—a technique involving the analysis and consideration of several factors to determine the correct inputs for maximum outcome. According to Kopano Tholo, a drone e...

08/07/2024

South Africa braces for soaring food prices - According to a recent report from the Daily Investor, food prices in South Africa are poised to soar in the coming decade. This is due to the impacts of climate change and infrastructure challenges. The PwC South Africa Economic Outlook highlights the risks posed by erratic weather patterns to the production of crucial agricultural commodities, such as maize and wheat. CLIMATE CHANGE PUTS KEY CROPS AND FOOD PRICES AT RISK Maize, wheat, and rice account for 90% of global cereal crops. They are vital food sources for billions worldwide. In South Africa, grain-dependent products, including cereals, meat, and dairy, make […]

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According to a recent report from the Daily Investor, food prices in South Africa are poised to soar in the coming decade. This is due to the impacts of climate change and infrastructure challenges. The PwC South Africa Economic Outlook highlights the risks posed by erratic weather patterns to the p...

05/07/2024

Over 66 mln people food insecure in Greater Horn of Africa: report - Victims of the El-Nino rains wait for food donations from Kenya Red Cross Society in Garissa County, Kenya, on Dec. 19, 2023. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua) Some 66.7 million people in the Greater Horn of Africa region are highly food insecure, according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) released on Wednesday. NAIROBI, July 4 (Xinhua) — Some 66.7 million people in the Greater Horn of Africa region are highly food insecure, according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the […]

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Victims of the El-Nino rains wait for food donations from Kenya Red Cross Society in Garissa County, Kenya, on Dec. 19, 2023. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua) Some 66.7 million people in the Greater Horn of Africa region are highly food insecure, according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Org...

05/07/2024

South Africa strikes US deal to export table grapes - Source: Tridge Prosper Africa has announced the United States-Africa Trade Desk (USATD)’s first $56 million trade deal for 700 containers of South African-grown table grapes to be imported to the US. The US-Africa Trade Desk is a joint venture between Prosper Africa and Afritex Ventures, whose mandate is to bridge the gap between African agricultural suppliers and US buyers. View Latest Feature – Cold Chain Logistics – Click here! Signed at the Africa Pavilion at the Summer Fancy Food Show, this transaction will help US retailers keep product prices stable for consumers during the country’s growing off-season, when commodity prices […]

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Source: Tridge Prosper Africa has announced the United States-Africa Trade Desk (USATD)’s first $56 million trade deal for 700 containers of South African-grown table grapes to be imported to the US. The US-Africa Trade Desk is a joint venture between Prosper Africa and Afritex Ventures, whose man...

05/07/2024

Nigeria Becomes the First Centre CropWatch Programme in West Africa - Source: National Space Research and Development Agency Key Highlight Nigeria as the first Center for CropWatch in West Africa. According to the news released by the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Nigeria has been inaugurated as the first Center for CropWatch in the West African sub-region. Chief Uche Nnaji, the Minister of the Federal Ministry of Innovation Science and Technology (FMIST), represented by Mrs Esuabana Nko-Asanye, the Permanent Secretary of FMIST, unveiled the plaque establishing the centre. This announcement was made during the four-day Regional Workshop for West Africa on the CropWatch initiative, themed “Advancing Satellite-Based Crop Monitoring […]

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Source: National Space Research and Development Agency Key Highlight Nigeria as the first Center for CropWatch in West Africa. According to the news released by the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Nigeria has been inaugurated as the first Center for CropWatch in the West Afr...

05/07/2024

Transforming agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa: a new dawn for millet production - As climate challenges intensify, a groundbreaking initiative is underway to revolutionize millet production in sub-Saharan Africa, leveraging the crop’s resilience and nutritional benefits to ensure sustainable food systems. A multi-faceted approach to enhancing millet production sets the stage for future initiatives and research aimed at realizing the full potential of millets in Africa. As the world grapples with climate change, resilient crops such as millets play an increasingly important role. Their ability to thrive in low soil fertility and limited moisture levels makes them ideal for Africa’s changing climate. However, despite their potential, it remains largely untapped. In an initiative […]

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As climate challenges intensify, a groundbreaking initiative is underway to revolutionize millet production in sub-Saharan Africa, leveraging the crop’s resilience and nutritional benefits to ensure sustainable food systems. A multi-faceted approach to enhancing millet production sets the stage fo...

04/07/2024

SA Harvest Launches Challenge for Mandela Month - This Mandela Month, SA Harvest is calling on all South Africans to join the Challenge, an initiative designed to provide essential nutrition to families in need across Joburg, Durban, and Cape Town. This campaign aims to address immediate hunger and provide sustenance that lasts beyond Mandela Day, feeding a family of four for up to three weeks. Hunger remains a critical issue in South Africa. According to Statistics South Africa, nearly 20% of South African households have inadequate access to food. The Challenge seeks to tackle this issue by mobilising communities to pack buckets filled with essential, non-perishable […]

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This Mandela Month, SA Harvest is calling on all South Africans to join the Challenge, an initiative designed to provide essential nutrition to families in need across Joburg, Durban, and Cape Town. This campaign aims to address immediate hunger and provide sustenance that lasts....

04/07/2024

Niger govt to engage corps members in agriculture - Niger State Governor, Muhammed Umar Bago By Mohammed Baba Busu Niger Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the Federal Ministry of Youths Development, to support food security by engaging corps members posted to the state in agricultural activities. The signing of the MoU took place at the Government House, in Minna on Tuesday. Gov. Mohammed Umaru-Bago of Niger signed on behalf of the state, while the Minister for Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, signed for the ministry. The governor said the MoU was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s vision for food security in Nigeria, adding that […]

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Niger State Governor, Muhammed Umar Bago By Mohammed Baba Busu Niger Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the Federal Ministry of Youths Development, to support food security by engaging corps members posted to the state in agricultural activities. The signing of the MoU t...

03/07/2024

World Bank agricultural reform programme facilitates exploitation of Zambian farmers - A woman harvesting rice, Barotse floodplain, Zambia. Photo: Georgina Smith SUMMARY A new Zambian law, supported by the World Bank, will infringe on the rights of smallholder farmers to share and reuse seeds Research indicates the Bank’s agricultural development programmes increase food insecurity, favouring agribusiness that prioritises profitable export markets Zambian civil society has voiced strong opposition to a new World Bank-backed seed law, which the government is determined to push through by the end of June. Groups argue the law benefits large profit-driven agribusinesses, while undermining food security by disadvantaging the smallholder farmers producing most of Zambia’s food. Parliamentary […]

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A woman harvesting rice, Barotse floodplain, Zambia. Photo: Georgina Smith SUMMARY A new Zambian law, supported by the World Bank, will infringe on the rights of smallholder farmers to share and reuse seeds Research indicates the Bank’s agricultural development programmes increase food insecurity,...

03/07/2024

Major step in CAFI-Cameroon partnership: First $20 million project approved to support transition to deforestation-free agroecological practices - A first US$20 million project funded by the Central Africa Forest Initiative (CAFI) will support Cameroon’s small-scale cocoa and coffee producers adapt to the new European Union (EU) regulations, so that they continue exporting to the EU while they transition to deforestation-free agroecological practices based on sustainable principles. The initiative will be implemented by the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in collaboration with Cameroon’s Coffee and Cocoa Development Fund (‘FODECC’ in French), a unique funding tool created by Cameroon to support small-scale producers in their agro-ecological coffee and cocoa production. Although regarded as a major step in the […]

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A first US$20 million project funded by the Central Africa Forest Initiative (CAFI) will support Cameroon’s small-scale cocoa and coffee producers adapt to the new European Union (EU) regulations, so that they continue exporting to the EU while they transition to deforestation-free agroecological ...

03/07/2024

Free Webinar on Controlling Waterborne Pathogens in Greenhouses - HPNow, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the greenhouse industry, is pleased to announce a free webinar on effective strategies for controlling waterborne pathogens in greenhouse environments. The informative session will be held on Thursday, July 25th, at 10:00 AM PDT and will be led by industry experts Cord Nunez and Arnau Verdaguer. Leveraging Onsite Green Oxidation for a Healthier, More Productive Greenhouse Waterborne pathogens pose a significant threat to greenhouse crops, potentially leading to reduced yields, compromised quality, and even complete crop failure. This webinar will address these concerns by exploring the benefits of Onsite Green Oxidation, a […]

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HPNow, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the greenhouse industry, is pleased to announce a free webinar on effective strategies for controlling waterborne pathogens in greenhouse environments. The informative session will be held on Thursday, July 25th, at 10:00 AM PDT and will be led b...

03/07/2024

Webinar: Feeding Africa – Satellite Data for Food Insecurity in Africa - In a 2023 report by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), the institution estimated that over 55 million people faced acute hunger and required urgent food, nutrition, and livelihood assistance in East Africa. According to UNICEF, food insecurity continues to worsen in West and Central Africa, with the number of hungry people set to reach a staggering 49.5 million people between June and August 2024 – a 4% increase compared to 2023. In a more recent report from ReliefWeb, nearly 282 million people in Africa (about 20% of the population) are undernourished and unable to afford a healthy diet. […]

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In a 2023 report by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), the institution estimated that over 55 million people faced acute hunger and required urgent food, nutrition, and livelihood assistance in East Africa. According to UNICEF, food insecurity continues to worsen in West an...

03/07/2024

Food Africa and pacprocess MEA 2024: A convergence of industry giants to launch in Decembe= - Courtesy of Food Africa and pacprocess MEA 2024 With a legacy of successful editions, Food Africa and pacprocess MEA are gearing up for their most ambitious events yet. Exhibitors will have unmatched opportunities to connect with industry leaders and explore the burgeoning markets of Africa and the Middle East. As Africa’s population is projected to soar to 2.5 billion by 2050, the food and beverages sector is witnessing an unprecedented boom. Driven by a youthful and increasingly urban consumer base, this surge in demand for a variety of products is not only invigorating the industry but also positioning it as […]

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Courtesy of Food Africa and pacprocess MEA 2024 With a legacy of successful editions, Food Africa and pacprocess MEA are gearing up for their most ambitious events yet. Exhibitors will have unmatched opportunities to connect with industry leaders and explore the burgeoning markets of Africa and the....

02/07/2024

Cameroon Unveils CFA305.7 Billion Plan to Boost Milk Production by 2035 - The Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries, and Animal Industries (Minepia) approved a development plan on June 18, 2024, to enhance national milk production over 11 years (2024-2035). Valued at CFA305.7 billion, this strategic plan aims to increase Cameroon’s milk production from less than 200,000 tons to 1,146,600 tons by 2035. The plan, developed over two years by the Cameroon Veterinary Offices and Pharmacies Society (Caphavet) and funded by German cooperation (GIZ), encompasses six programs: genetics (CFA111.5 billion), feed (CFA72.7 billion), housing, health and welfare (CFA92.3 billion), milk processing (CFA14.6 billion), research and development (CFA5 billion), and governance (CFA9.6 billion). According to […]

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The Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries, and Animal Industries (Minepia) approved a development plan on June 18, 2024, to enhance national milk production over 11 years (2024-2035). Valued at CFA305.7 billion, this strategic plan aims to increase Cameroon’s milk production from less than 200,000 tons...

02/07/2024

Agrarian AI – The Future of Agriculture in Zambia - How the UNDP Accelerator Lab in Zambia and Mukuba UniPod is supporting Nchimunya on his journey to transform small-holder farming with AI and data-driven technology. Nchumunya pictured at the Mukuba UniPod where he engages in research and design for Netagrows Technologies Growing up in Southern Province – a province known for its large, healthy cows, and lush green fields, Nchimunya Munyama used to help his grandfather tend his fields of maize, tomatoes, and groundnuts. This is where he first witnessed the challenges small-holder farmers faced due to pests, sweeping crop diseases, and lack of reliable information. “When I was growing up, […]

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How the UNDP Accelerator Lab in Zambia and Mukuba UniPod is supporting Nchimunya on his journey to transform small-holder farming with AI and data-driven technology. Nchumunya pictured at the Mukuba UniPod where he engages in research and design for Netagrows Technologies Growing up in Southern Prov...

02/07/2024

‘EAC varying agriculture sector rules complicating investments’ - Bart Pauwels, the agricultural counsellor for Kenya and Tanzania EACH member country in the East African Community and in the wider context has its unique set of rules and regulations, making investment navigation a formidable enterprise, a diplomat has declared. Bart Pauwels, the agricultural counsellor for Kenya and Tanzania in the local mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, made this observation at a round table discussion here on recent Budget measures, with key stakeholders in the horticulture industry. While contributors cited key challenges faced by foreign companies operating here, they affirmed that Tanzania has obtained upwards of euro 8.4m […]

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Bart Pauwels, the agricultural counsellor for Kenya and Tanzania EACH member country in the East African Community and in the wider context has its unique set of rules and regulations, making investment navigation a formidable enterprise, a diplomat has declared. Bart Pauwels, the agricultural couns...

02/07/2024

Nigeria desperately needs to tackle food crisis but youth are fleeing agrarian communities - Abdulkadiri Babalakin, who grew up in Odo-Omo, a village in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, said things weren’t exactly like that in the past. By Oladeinde Olawoyin Nestled between a semi-busy highway and a meandering river, Odo-Omo village lies quietly beside the Ogbomoso-Ilorin old road like a famished drunkard. Some metres away from the road, a young boy whistled along a dusty path that leads to the palace of the village head, beaming with a smile. Amid pin-drop silence, an old woman staggered into an almost dilapidated hut facing the road. Directly opposite the hut, a heap of waste […]

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Abdulkadiri Babalakin, who grew up in Odo-Omo, a village in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, said things weren’t exactly like that in the past. By Oladeinde Olawoyin Nestled between a semi-busy highway and a meandering river, Odo-Omo village lies quietly beside the Ogbomoso-Ilorin old roa...