ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENT AUTHORS (ANSA)
2022/23 ANSA WORLD CUP
GROUP STAGE MATCH
B3 vs B4 (Audio)
For the audio attached, produce a piece of literature (poetry, prose, play, etc) using the theme(s) that can be identified. You have 10 minutes to write at least 100 words.
Your time starts now. Submit on or before 21:56 (GMT+1).
All the best!
ANSA… for the love of writing
AGRICULTURE AND THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY
Agriculture as defined by a lot of people in simple terms as the cultivation of crops and rearing of animals for consumption and commercial purposes.
Has contributed tremendously to the Nigerian economy, not only does it provide food for the nation.
It has created a medium of employment also to both literate and illiterates within the country, thereby generating revenue for the government.
It also serves in a way for foreign exchange, as agricultural products, produce in Nigeria are exported to other countries, this also boost the Nigerian economy to a very great height.
Agriculture, also extends to cultivation of forest trees and even ornamentals, which are used as timber and also for decorating of the environment.
As a matter of fact the Nigerian economy would have experienced a miraculous increase if agriculture was taken more seriously.
The contribution of Agriculture in Nigeria's economy
John collapsed on his bed to take a short but well deserved rest. He had just finished monitoring the harvest and storage of palm produce on one of his oil palm plantations. Earlier that day, he had planned to visit the market to get a market survey but today's harvest was more than expected. He would have to postpone his market trip.
John's plantations kept growing, he had just added another to the list. The latest was close to his residence and he took special notice of it. He currently had four managers overseeing the others and they were doing well.
John's oil palm produce served as raw materials to other businesses like palm oil making, palm kernel oil making and soap making companies. One could say that entrepreneurs like John indirectly employed thousands of people.
The Agricultural sector is still regrettably, largely untouched in Nigeria, despite its huge potential. It has provided jobs for millions, but can still do more. Crop produce and livestock rearing hold huge economic value. Indeed, agriculture is the new gold mine.