A doctoral student of Industrial Chemistry at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Mr. Abdullahi Rabiu, has announced the discovery of some agriculture-based materials and chemicals as anti-toxins. The anti-toxins are capable of removing toxins deposited in rivers by industrial companies. The student researcher stated that the benefit of his research work was to eradicate toxins from coming in contact with humans in order to avoid problems associated with them. He also said that his research came to light as a result of a protest from Challawa, a community in Kano. Rabiu recommended that proper treatments of industrial effluents before their disposal in the environment should be employed.

Source: Punch April 17, 2023 23:47 UTC