The Nigerian Idealist

The Case for Fruit Trees over Non-Fruiting Trees and Flowers Planting fruit trees offers a compelling advantage over non-fruiting trees and flowers due to their multifaceted benefits that extend beyond aesthetics. While ornamental trees and flowers undoubtedly contribute to the beauty of our surroundings, fruit trees provide a unique combination of environmental, nutritional, and economic advantages. Enhancing Food Security and Nutrition Fruit trees play a crucial role in addressing food security concerns, particularly in urban areas where access to fresh fruits and vegetables can be limited. By planting fruit trees in public spaces, communities gain a direct source of nutritious and readily available food.  Fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, essential components of a healthy diet.  Moreover, the abundance of fruits encourages consumption and promotes healthier eating habits among individuals of all ages. Promoting Sustainability and Environmental Protection Fru...

Greatness takes changing status quo Nigeria is a vast country of resources, the largest African country and quite honestly a huge mess. Nigeria is currently on the decline, with rising inflation, high unemployment, lacking basic amenities, poor health and education sectors, high insecurity in most regions and the list doesn’t end there but you get the point.  Nigeria wasn’t always like this you know, we used to be called the Giant of Africa, not just for our shear numbers, we were great achievers, had solid economic prowess, and the shining example for other African countries to imitate.  Our healthcare was so good, we were a healthcare destination for royalties and top leaders from around the world. Our cocoa and rubber was undeniably highly valued in the international market and so was our leather, crude oil, Palm oil etc.  What happened to this once great nation can happen to anyone really, greed, criminality and suppression, those are my keywords to summarise the turn...