Shocking: As Imported Banana Out-trow Local Banana In Abuja Market
Foreign banana with low prices, has overcome Abuja markets, raising concerns about the food security and also as well pushed locally Banana out of market due to the price difference.
An investigation by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at various markets and supermarkets in Utako and Maitama districts of Abuja on Tuesday revealed that the foreign banana was conspicuously displayed on several shelves.
Even the roadside fruits hawkers were not left out, as they apparently gave more priority to displaying the foreign banana than the local variety.
The sellers and buyers, who spoke to NAN, said that the imported banana had received high patronage due to certain factors such as its fresh appearance, smooth skin, size, taste and lower prices.
The banana imports notwithstanding, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) identifies Nigeria as one of the largest banana and plantain producing countries in Africa.
An investigation by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at various markets and supermarkets in Utako and Maitama districts of Abuja on Tuesday revealed that the foreign banana was conspicuously displayed on several shelves.
Even the roadside fruits hawkers were not left out, as they apparently gave more priority to displaying the foreign banana than the local variety.
The sellers and buyers, who spoke to NAN, said that the imported banana had received high patronage due to certain factors such as its fresh appearance, smooth skin, size, taste and lower prices.
The banana imports notwithstanding, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) identifies Nigeria as one of the largest banana and plantain producing countries in Africa.
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