Yesterday, news that there are indications that the Federal Government may soon be banning the sale and widespread consumption of hides and skins (kpomo) which is a delicacy to most Nigerians.
The news which came as a result of the a need to have competent regulations that would check the consumption and sale of the popular Nigerian delicacy.
This call was made by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina while Speaking at the 3rd joint anniversary of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) and Nigeria Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) held at the University of Ibadan.
Dr. Akinwumni noted that ‘Kpomo” as it is popularly called, ought to be tanned into leather for a very high dollar return to the farmer and tanneries. Surprisingly, the news has given way to show the extent at which Nigerians really love the Kpomo which acts as a suppliment for fish and meat when eating.
Nigerians took to various social platforms to voice there opinion on the information, saying and begging the Federal Government not to think of banning it talk less of banning it. While some voiced their minds in a straight and courteous manner, some went all the way to be hilarious with their opinions and expressions.
Hashtags like #BringBackOurPonmo, #PonmoNoGoGo, #ChangeMovieTitlesWithPonmo and many more have however been trending since the news of the supposed plan to ban ponmo came out.
