In the early months of 2024, Nigeria was thrown into prolonged, severe heat waves, especially in the northern parts of the country, with temperatures rising to a record 41°C. Farmers bore the brunt.
It was clear to us that Nigeria is making important strides in upgrading and expanding its food industry, adding real value to its economy, and making extensive use of its abundant natural products.
The daughters of a close couple family treated us to delightfully tasty and spicy home-made yam balls when we visited them in Abuja. When we lived in Nigeria, yams were only pounded, boiled or fried.