Nigeria, July 31 -- The Project Coordinator of the FCT Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), Mrs. Caroline Opara, has highlighted the vital role bees play in conserving biodiversity, sustaining ecosystems, and boosting agricultural productivity.

Speaking in an interview in Abuja on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Mrs. Opara described bees as "golden insects" due to their indispensable role as pollinators. She noted that bees are responsible for about 75 percent of pollination activities in agriculture, making them a cornerstone of food production systems.

"The importance of bees cannot be overstated. They are essential to maintaining ecological balance and supporting the food chain.

"Without them, both biodiversity and ...