Metro Eat Plantain Instead- Aregbesola Tells Nigerians to Stop Eating Rice

[LequteMan]

In a bid to alleviate the current harsh economic situation, Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola has urged Nigerians to start eating plantain in the stead of rice, which is expensive.

He said Nigerians need to patronize local produce, especially those agricultural ones, to boost the country’s export profile and make the naira strengthen against the dollar.

“Plantain is even healthier and more nutritious than rice. It is edible in different versions. Why must we keep on pursuing rice? Why can’t we develop plantain and promote it internationally?” Aregbesola asked.

He added: “The Chinese have realised that the energy required to produce a kilogram of rice is more than the energy that goes into the production of a kilogram of other carbohydrates.

“So, why must we insist on rice as if there are no options?”

 

[Healaijher]

In a bid to alleviate the current harsh economic situation, Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola has urged Nigerians to start eating plantain in the stead of rice, which is expensive.

He said Nigerians need to patronize local produce, especially those agricultural ones, to boost the country’s export profile and make the naira strengthen against the dollar.

“Plantain is even healthier and more nutritious than rice. It is edible in different versions. Why must we keep on pursuing rice? Why can’t we develop plantain and promote it internationally?” Aregbesola asked.

He added: “The Chinese have realised that the energy required to produce a kilogram of rice is more than the energy that goes into the production of a kilogram of other carbohydrates.

“So, why must we insist on rice as if there are no options?”

Ogbeni, shey na plantain u dey give your family chop? Instead of rice

 

[LequteMan]

Ogbeni, shey na plantain u dey give your family chop? Instead of rice

You don't seem to agree with his viewpoint. Why is rice scarce and expensive in Nigeria?

 

[Healaijher]

You don't seem to agree with his viewpoint. Why is rice scarce and expensive in Nigeria?

How can you replace rice with Banana . They are not relative commodities.. they both have the same taste and values.. Practically, can you imagine yourself eating banana instead of Rice? Because we are in recession / hardship doesn’t makes us to try a null hypothesis..

 

[mrsam]

Ogbeni, shey na plantain u dey give your family chop? Instead of rice

Nice question..

 

[mrsam]

Is it ogede agbagba or which one?

 

[LequteMan]

Fried plantain

 

[LequteMan]

How can you replace rice with Banana . They are not relative commodities.. they both have the same taste and values.. Practically, can you imagine yourself eating banana instead of Rice? Because we are in recession / hardship doesn’t makes us to try a null hypothesis..

You've made a good point but you haven't answered my question.

 

[airstar]

Why is Ogbeni sounding like a mediocre, Is that what he feeds on everytime? What a comparison