KanoNigeria has 4 approved genetically modified maize varieties on farms.
A 13-month investigation found no verified health harm but widespread consumer ignorance.
A soil-bacterium gene makes the plant produce proteins that disrupt the digestive systems of fall armyworm and stem borers.
“Nobody has ever told me whether it is TELA maize or conventional maize,” said Hauwa Saminu, a Bichi buyer.
The series continues with part II.
How each outlet framed it
- Premium Times Nigeria
- follows a 13-month trace from lab to Kano market to kitchen, finding no verified health link and consumers unaware they eat TELA maize
Sources: Premium Times Nigeria