Senator Neda Imasuen, representing Edo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has decried the deteriorating condition of the Nigerian Institute of Oil Palm Research (NIFOR).
Imasuen, who spoke during an assessment visit to NIFOR in Benin, described the institute as a “shadow of its former self.”
He said that his visit was aimed at identifying the challenges facing NIFOR and fashioning solutions for its revitalisation.
While comparing the current state of the institute with what it used to be several years ago, the senator said: “It is disheartening to witness the dilapidation of facilities that once thrived.
“As another budget cycle approaches, I am here to understand the institute’s challenges and to advocate for necessary support.
“Driving into NIFOR today, I saw that it has become a shadow of itself when compared to the memories I had of the institute several years ago.
“It is a shame and so sad to see how dilapidated the facilities in this…