NaijaRoots Begins: The Story of Nigeria’s Lost Agricultural Glory

I grew up in a village bursting with food. The abundance was so overwhelming that we’d shed our school uniforms to enjoy handfuls of cashews—because once those stains set in, there was no going back! Mangoes, oranges, garden eggs, cherries—always something delicious thriving around us.

I genuinely believed that Nigeria produced everything it needed.

Then, one day, I learned that we import palm oil. That revelation hit hard and shook something deep inside me.
It made me wonder:
— Has this always been our reality?
— Did we lose our agricultural pride along the way?
— Or was it all just a beautiful myth?
I’m not an economist or a policymaker—just a curious Nigerian girl.
And so, I’m embarking on a journey.

Starting July 7, I’m launching a bi-weekly series called #NaijaRoots, where we'll dive into the rich tale of Nigeria’s agriculture:
• Where we started
• Where we stand now
• What we can still achieve

This isn’t just about crops and farmlands; it’s about our identity. Our food, our culture, our future.
I still hold a strong belief in Nigeria. This country has immense potential and opportunities waiting to be unlocked. Let’s turn our gaze inward—everything we need is already within us.

— GoodnessDara
I still believe in Nigeria.

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