GMO foods spread cancer, other diseases in Nigeria – Stakeholders send message FG

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

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GMO foods spread cancer, other diseases in Nigeria – Stakeholders send message FG

Health stakeholders and experts have raised concerns over the deployment and consumption of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) foods in Nigeria. They claim that these foods spread cancer and other diseases. A message has been sent to the federal government to alert them about these dangers.

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