Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- As a Professor, plant geneticist and former Executive Director of the Institute for Agricultural Research at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, I have dedicated over three decades to advancing Nigeria's agriculture through rigorous, evidence-based research. On 30 August, I appeared on Arise TV's "The Morning Show" to discuss the safety, efficacy, and regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria. I shared outcomes from my work on pod borer-resistant cowpea. My goal was to offer factual insights into how these innovations can help our farmers combat pests, boost yields, and reduce pesticide use. These are challenges I have witnessed firsthand in fields across our nation. However, the segment sparked intens...