8.4 C
New York
Friday, March 29, 2024

Don Advocates The Harnessing Of Insects As Food Substances

Published:

LATEST NEWS

- Advertisement -
depiction
depiction
By Abuchi Ifesinachi, Awka
The Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Anambra State University, Igbariam, Prof. Chukwunenye Anene, has stressed the need to harness   insects as food substances.
Anene made the call while delivering the First Inaugural Lecture of the university, titled “Insects and Man: Species Diversity and Interaction” at the Igbariam campus on Wednesday.
The professor, who argued that insects were a high source of protein, said humans should stop the indiscriminate killing of insects as they play vital role in the existence of man.
“Insects should no longer be called pests but treated fairly as food substances and alternative source of protein,” he said.
Anene also called on health workers not to subdue insects through their in-door and out-door residual spraying as well as other unhealthy environmental practices.
In a remark, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Fidelis Okafor, said that the essence of the inaugural lecture was intended to give Anene the opportunity to expose findings of a research conducted earlier.
Okafor said that the topic of the lecture x-rayed the relationship between insect and man.
“We examined whether insects are friendly or not to mankind but we gave a verdict that they are friendly,” he said.

Hey there! Exciting news - we've deactivated our website's comment provider to focus on more interactive channels! Join the conversation on our stories through Facebook, Twitter, and other social media pages, and let's chat, share, and connect in the best way possible!

Join our social media

For even more exclusive content!

spot_imgspot_imgspot_img

Of The Week
CARTOON

TOP STORIES

- Advertisement -

Of The Week
CARTOON

247Ureports Protects its' news articles from plagiarism as an important part of maintaining the integrity of our website.