How marijuana use affects the African Child
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Currently, one of the most pressing struggles of the African child, although this is not only an African problem, is addiction to marijuana, among other illicit drugs.
In Zaria, Nigeria 9.4% of 15 to 19 year old secondary school youth reportedly smoked marijuana (Shebu & Idris, 2008). On the other hand, 10% of self-confessed marijuana use among adolescents were reported (Peltzer & Ramlagan, 2007).
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...