It suddenly turned cold in Boston and I wasn’t properly dressed for the weather.

My hotel was far away and my only option was to dash into a store for some jeans or leggings to wear under my long dress. 

Patagonia was right beside me. 

I walked in and began hunting for the perfect pair. 

Then I saw a signage “HEMP CLOTHING “ and in smaller letters : 

Natural . Misunderstood. Legal. 

I walked up to the racks beneath and behold, all clothing from jeans to skirts; baby wears to socks were made out of hemp. 

Trust my Nigerianess... Indian Hemp ke. I no dey buy . Make cold kuku kill me. I remembered all the horrible ideas of how destructive hemp is. 

So I ended up walking away from that store into another for my purchase. 

However, curiosity got the better part of me... so I opened my laptop and began my research into hemp.  

My discovery left me astonished 

Hemp has been used by humans for over 10,000 years and it’s the strongest natural fiber in the world. 

Interestingly, there are no wasted parts of the hemp plant . Both seeds and stalks are used to produce the following;

Hemp Seed
From hemp seeds we get lotions, hair creams, makeup, nail polish, cooking oil, paint production, fuel production, ink, animal feeds, bakery products, dairy production, beer production, butter, milk, chocolate , cereal etc. 

Hemp stalks 
All clothing made out of cotton can be made from hemp e.g jeans, shirts, face caps etc. Moreover, Fiber board for construction, fiberglass , compost, fuel as biodiesel and ethanol, carpets, plastic products, baby diapers, papers, bags, canvas, shampoo, sneakers and so much more are made from hemp. 

Little wonder, China’s hemp market generated $1.1b in 2017 while America’s hemp market generated $1b in 2018. 

So let’s ponder, if the world has created over 50,000 uses from hemp and countries cashing in on the vast market thereby generating revenue and jobs, why is Nigeria still stuck on its illegal pronouncement by the Indian Hemp Act of  31st March of 1966. 

Do you think we are being hypocritical in the management of hemp in Nigeria? 

Is there a way legislative reforms and of course some regulatory measures can be put in place to balance hemp’s consumption while Nigeria operates a sustainable manufacturing industry? 

Remember, Hemp is illegal in Nigeria yet Nigeria is the 8th ranking country in the world’s hemp consumption. Sadly by mostly idle youths who are not properly educated about its vices. 

Probably, discussions and debates on hemp and cannabis generally should be held often to help educate and guide our youths against its abuse... this would also help create a world of entrepreneurial opportunities and have our youths gainfully employed from the same “destructive” product . 

Suffice it to applaud the out-of-the-box economic diversification efforts of Governor Akeredolu of Ondo state who is charging Nigeria to key into the 2025 forecasted $145b Cannabis market. 

By the way, we are talking about industrial hemp. 

Note: it’s about time we get leaders who are disruptive in their ability to create thriving innovative yet inclusive economics. 

Leaders bold enough to challenge our blind-spots and launch Nigeria out of hopelessness into adventurous prosperity. 

Natasha Akpoti is a senatorial candidate, Kogi Central, 2019 general election.

Source: http://saharareporters.com/2019/05/17/should-indian-hemp-be-legalised-nigeria-natasha-akpoti

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Ok but are you willing to sponsor a bill to make hemp legal? How do you feel about legal medical and recrational use of hemp (cannabis)? Im assuming she's only changing her mind because there's tax revenue.

Ps: the hemp shes refering to has less of the THC so you wont get high. Same plant just different varieties.

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Here are my thoughts on the whole thing.

1. Fake hemp will flood the market and poisoning and health hazards wil result
2. North will never allow its legalization in their territory and use Sharia law to regulate its cultivation, distribution and consumption in North.
3. Whatever form of legalization is ruled it will be isolated to the Southerners and their households
4. Proceeds of sale will be shared as national revenue, Northern States with large LGs will get bigger share of the income.
5. A Northerner will be appointed DG to oversee the new cannabis commerce.

Do you still believe we should legalize hemp?

MetaPhysical:
Here are my thoughts on the whole thing.

1. Fake hemp will flood the market and poisoning and health hazards wil result
2. North will never allow its legalization in their territory and use Sharia law to regulate its cultivation, distribution and consumption in North.
3. Whatever form of legalization is ruled it will be isolated to the Southerners and their households
4. Proceeds of sale will be shared as national revenue, Northern States with large LGs will get bigger share of the income.
5. A Northerner will be appointed DG to oversee the new cannabis commerce.

Do you still believe we should legalize hemp?

1. What is fake hemp? Why would anyone bother making it. You do know this plant is dirt cheap already. Everywhere else its been legalized didn't have this issue.
2&3. Who cares if its legal on federal level. We dont need to agree on state level.
4. Same happens with alcohol. It doesn't make sense but legislators arent interested in issue.
5. Again doesn't matter. Did this effect alcohol?

Yes, I see more pros than cons.

As indicated on the infograogh above, it shows hemo has a lot of usefulness, even health wise. However, we can't ignore the abuse of it, even when it is currently abused when it is illegal. The question is, can government, security actually monitor the production of hemo for necessary use which I doubt. before you know it, police will start to publicly smoke the shi, I am indifferent about it though....

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why is Nigeria still stuck on its illegal pronouncement by the Indian Hemp Act of  31st March of 1966.

Politicans are slow to change. This also what happens when you copy without checking logic.

Natasha Akpoti is a senatorial candidate, Kogi Central, 2019 general election.

Lol this would be an interesting issue to run on.

Ps: can yall email NOIPolls an ask then to do opinion poll on the topic.

enquiries@noi-polls.com

ablelin:
The question is, can government, security actually monitor the production of hemp for necessary use which I doubt. before you know it, police will start to publicly smoke the shi, I am indifferent about it though....

How do they monitor alcohol and everything else? Just budget money to the agency in charge. Lol a few policemen that make the front page getting drunk. These guys aren't stupid just let them know if you're caught you're fired. Then do random drug test.

"THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH WARNS THAT SMOKERS ARE LIABLE TO DIE YOUNG"

investors! if you know you known let’s invest right. i use to work for a white lady who once told me just i saw in the daily and headline “Marijuana the new Gold” She said “for those who want to invest, that’s a good direction” 2 years ago

Final bump

Natasha, confess, do you smoke hemp too?

No.

Don't ever legalize that hemp.

People think it is cool to smoke Indian hemp, they will start preaching about the economic value of indian hemp, how it can bring dollars, but nobody tell you the problem marijuana causes to ones mental health, to the society and how it fuels robbery and violence and also addictions, how about cancer, the most high hemp smoker bob Marley died of throat cancer.

meobizy:
Our leaders are backwards and can't think of any use of the plant past smoking its leaves. The assumed educated ones e.g. FFK are too busy slacking ponyors and finding different means into the corridors of power than advocating for economic uses of the herb.

Tell me what the people in this country use indian hemp for?

Let me tell you.

Robbery, rape and violence

Regulation is the problem

thebosstrevor1:


Tell me what the people in this country use indian hemp for?

The fibre on it alone can make lots of things

Those sleeping drugs are from Hemp materials

Hair growing

Meditation

helinues:


The fibre on it alone can make lots of things

Those sleeping drugs are from Hemp materials

Hair growing

Meditation

That is what they say.

People market everything for hair growth.

Have you ever smoke hemp before??

Pls don't ever smoke it or even abuse it.
You will regret of being born into this world

thebosstrevor1:


That is what they say.

People market everything for hair growth.

Have you ever smoke hemp before??

Pls don't ever smoke it or even abuse it.
You will regret of being born into this world

This is not about what they say, it's actually what's it. The pros are more than the cons.

Pls don't ever smoke it or even abuse it.
You will regret of being born into this world

That's what those who have not had the experience always say

helinues:


This is not about what they say, it's actually what's it. The pros are more than the cons.



That's what those who have not had the experience always say

We have different opinions, there are many hidden marijuana farms in Nigeria, how come the planters aren't using it for the pros of the plant.

The bulk of marijuana sales in Nigeria goes into "highness"

thebosstrevor1:


We have different opinions, there are many hidden marijuana farms in Nigeria, how come the planters aren't using it for the pros of the plant.

The bulk of marijuana sales in Nigeria goes into "highness"

Is Marijuana legalized in Nigeria?

helinues:


Is Marijuana legalized in Nigeria?

No.

So you think when marijuana is legalized it will be used for its pro content

Indifferent

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thebosstrevor1:


No.

So you think when marijuana is legalized it will be used for its pro content

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What Nigerians don't know is how internationalized the 'drug war against nations' is..
Don't be surprised to find out that foreign nations, collaborating with some unscrupulous Nigerians are neck deep into unloading tons of drugs here, raking in billions as a result. Or even foreign criminal organisations and gangs. They don't care if the citizens are destroyed as a result. China surrendered Hong Kong to Britain in order to survive the "opium war"..

There is no real reason to legalize that nonsense here. The problem is that government abilities to enforce status in this regard has been whittled down over the last few years, deu to corruption and ineptitude within the civil service. Cut off the supply chain by going to the source and purnish deviants with long jail terms. Things will normalize afterwards..