The Moringa Production, Marketers and Farmers Welfare and Empowerment Association has said moringa cultivation could bring Nigeria N1 trillion in revenue with better government support.

The President of the association, Dr. Michael Ashimashiga, while speaking at a press conference in Abuja, said this feat can be achieved by engaging 50 million unemployed citizens in moringa cultivation.

He said the association is ready to partner with the government to provide seedlings to citizens, while the government provides fertilizer and other inputs to improve moringa production in the country.

“Moringa farmers will generate about N3.750 billion on a monthly basis while the Federal Government will generate N650 million on a monthly basis, or about N1 trillion by engaging 50 million unemployed people.

“The government will earn about $0.3 per kilogram of moringa leaves out of the $1.875 per kilogram that citizens will harvest on a monthly basis alongside other intercropping plants. » he said.

He noted that a moringa farm plot could generate a minimum of 20 kilograms, adding that one kilogram of moringa was equivalent to 2,500 naira.

Commenting on the high level of food insecurity in the country, Ashimashiga noted that helping citizens engage in moringa cultivation would go a long way in solving the problem.

He expressed concern about the scale of borrowing by farmers and the government. Ashimashiga also noted that in partnership with Eden Group, they had observed the adverse effects of chemical farming over the past two decades, contributing to climate change and global warming, which have negatively impacted agricultural production and funding of local and international organizations.

The President encouraged the government and the public to consider the association’s range of services including agricultural inputs, consultancy, equipment rental, pharmaceutical raw materials, improved seeds and seedlings, feedlots for animals, nutrition and poultry feed.

He also urged stakeholders and government agencies to prioritize moringa cultivation as a source of industrial raw materials for pharmaceuticals, food products, fertilizers, animal feed, poultry, fisheries and other global markets.

What you need to know

Moringa leaves and seeds are known for their numerous health benefits, including stopping bacterial activities in the body and boosting immunity with essential vitamins and minerals.

While moringa leaves have been used for generations as traditional remedies, scientific validation of their medicinal properties has stalled. However, research has confirmed the nutritional content of the edible parts of the plant, including the leaves and seeds. Moringa products have already gained popularity in various global markets, and farmers in Nigeria and other African countries are benefiting.

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