The Federal Government yesterday said the pest, Tuta absoluta, popularly known as ‘Tomato Ebola’, which is responsible for the massive destruction of tomato in farmlands, had hit all of six states in Nigeria.
It also disclosed that Nigeria spent about N80bn ($400m) annually importing tomato
paste, adding that many of the imported products were substandard, as stated by Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Audu Ogbeh.
During a press meet in Abuja, he said the fact that the pest reproduces quickly and the lack of knowledge has led to an epidemic spread. This sold has affected Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Plateau and Lagos.
He however said the government has......

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