AS controversy continues to trail the proposed use of bio-technology in food production in Nigeria, one of the worldfs largest seeds companies, Monsanto, had persuaded Nigerians about the benefits of bio-technology and Genetically Modified Organisms, GMO, in food production and its safety for human consumption, as other countries were accepting the technology.
Vice President, International Raw Crops and Vegetables, Mr. Michael Frank, who made the call in Abuja also disclosed that it was the right time for Monsanto to invest and establish in Nigeria following transformation in the nation's agricultural sector.
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