UI Professor, Adeoluwa Raises Public Alert Over Harmful Effect of Genetically Modified Organisms
A professor of Soil Fertility at the University of Ibadan, Olugbenga Adeoluwa has alerted the public on the health risks associated with Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
Professor Adeoluwa, cited recent research that links consumption of to diseases like cancer, organ failure, and hormonal failure, noting that GMOs are poses great risk to human health.
The professor of soil fertility who led a rally in Ibadan to sensitise the public to the harmful effects of GMOs, expressed concerns about use of toxic herbicides like Roundup, which have been approved by government agencies.
The rally organised by GMO Free Nigeria in collaboration with the Organic and Agroecology Initiative (ORAIN) stopped at the Oyo State House of Assembly, where the leader of the group, Professor Olugbenga Adeoluwa submitted a petition rejecting the approved genetically modified beans, cotton, and maize.
Adeoluwa argued that Nigeria had the capacity to adopt organic and safe food technologies, leveraging indigenous seeds, preservation methods, and materials.
He encouraged Nigerians to embrace compost, manure, and indigenous technologies that promote healthy living.
A Senior Lecturer at the University of Ibadan, Dr. Mojisola Oyewole and some protesters, including Oluwafemi Adebayo and Chief Moshood Salimonu, echoed Adeoluwa’s sentiments, emphasising the need to prioritize health and nutrition over GMOs.
While some argue that GMOs could improve crop production and security, others raised concerns about their impact on human health and the environment.
