Soybean conquers Nigeria

It took a long time, but soybean's popularity is suddenly rising. Soybean used to be considered inferior to indigenous beans and most people did not know how to use it. Nigerian extension organisations and the Soybean Utilisation Unit of the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have been promoting the bean for some time now. They offer assistance in building mills, presses, and extruders and in developing recipes for traditional foods from soybeans. IITA also trained more than 50,000 people in Nigeria, including 30,000 women, on how to grow and use soybean. Soybeans are rich in protein and can be processed into different products like soymilk, oil, flour, and curd. International Agricultural Development. (IITA)