Under the aegis of the Tomatoes and Orchard Producers Association of Nigeria (TOPAN), growers have called on governments at federal, state, and local government levels to pay more attention to the tomato industry. According to Bola Oyeleke, National President of the association, the federal government needs to pay more attention to this sector. He said that tomato is one of the most lucrative businesses in the world, especially in Nigeria, where 98 percent of Nigerians consume tomatoes.
Bola Oyeleke: “That is why the government needs to shift its attention to tomato and not just rice alone. If you look at this year, there is a quick rain, and during the beginning of the year, the heat was very high, and immediately the rain started falling the tomato production for the rainy season started, and you will find out that the amount of rain that fell that time damaged the plant.”
“We are calling on the government to refocus and ensure that the tomato sector in Nigeria is given attention and also see how they can support the farmers to increase their productivity.”
Source: tribuneonlineng.com
