Audu Ogbeh Eats Plantain Bread Made By CYEN.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, on Thursday in Abuja unveiled plantain bread made by the Concern Youth Empowerment Association of Nigeria (CYEN).

Represented by the Deputy Director, Gender and Youth in the ministry, Hajiya Karima Babangide, Ogbeh said the development had come at a time when unemployment, diabetes, obesity, cancer were on the rise.He said bread was commonly eaten across the country but for medical reasons, some were unable to eat the regular wheat or cassava bread.

The minister said the association provided a healthier option to cassava and wheat bread for those with health challenges.

“Plantains are so versatile and nutritious; if you are looking for flour alternative, then, look no further because you can make pizza, chips, bread, dessert and many more from plantain flour.

“The demand is on the increase due to increase awareness of its health benefits; it is rich in iron, Vitamin A, B, C, magnesium and phosphorus.

“It has high resistant starch which helps to make people slimmer and healthier, they are diuretic and can help prevent ulcer, kidney and bladder problems and are essential for healthy pregnancy,” he said.

Ogbeh urged youths in the country to avail themselves of the exciting opportunities that abound in agricultural sector.

The minister said the agric sector needed youth participant to change the labour composition and replace aging farmers.

The National President of the association, Mr Noble Adelu, said the initiative was driven by patriotic concern to cut down the rate of food importation into the country.

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