The Nigeria Institute of Soil Science, NISS has solicited the support of the Federal Government in providing detailed survey and mapping of soil resources to ensure appropriate land use and management.
The President and Chairman of the Council of NISS, Ayo Ogunkunle, made the appeal at the inaugural induction of 150 soil scientists by the institute in Abuja.
Ogunkunle, who identified detailed survey and mapping of the nation’s soil resources as a crucial requirement for appropriate use and management of the soil resources, described it as long overdue.
The United Nations has set aside December 5th annually as World Soil Day, to create awareness of the unique importance of the soil to human existence and the need to take all possible actions to prevent its degradation.
Ogunkunle, who observed the existence of quacks in all professions, emphasised that attention was mainly focused on medical profession due to immediate effect of wrong diagnosis or drug prescription on human life.
