Herbal medicine can lift Nigerians out of poverty — Expert

An expert in alternative medicine, Prof Samuel Oluwalana, has said herbal medicine has untapped resources and potentials capable of “lifting people out of cruel poverty in Nigeria.”

Oluwalana, a Professor of Forestry and Wildlife Management, also noted that Nigeria is yet to tap into the $200 billion global traditional medicine market despite its abundant herbal and natural resources.

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He spoke while delivering a lecture at a two-day Strategic Workshop On Alternative Medicine, organised by Ogun State Board of Alternative Medicine.