It was
learnt that some Nigerians were seen on the scrambling for ‘Made in Ghana
Garri’ at the ongoing Lagos International Trade Fair.
NAN reports
that the product, which was neatly packaged in a 125 grammes sachet and labeled
“Crispy Gari Mix’’, was on display at Ghana stand at the Fair.
The product
was mixed with groundnut and sugar and was being sold for N170 per 125g at the
stand.
It was also
reported that many Nigerians were seen waiting patiently for their turns to buy
and taste the Garri packed in an attractive blue and white sachets.
The
Commodity Manager, Mr Ernest Boateng, said he was highly impressed with the
sale within two days of showcasing the product in Nigeria.
“I am
surprised at the high patronage between yesterday and today, amongst other
product we brought for sale, this one sells more,’’ he said.
Mr Oshodi
Tunde, one of the buyers who was seen eating the product directly from the pack,
advised Nigerians to copy the innovative idea.
“Nigerians
should make use of this idea by packaging Garri with sugar and groundnut for
sale too.
“We should
stop looking for white collar jobs and try to do something meaningful with our
country’s resources,’’ he said.
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