Riskiest Job Nigeria Women Do (How Palm Oil is Produced)

Palm oil production Proces in Nigeria are one of the riskiest jobs women in Nigeria do. The majority of the palm oil produced in Nigeria is done manually and involved lots of women.
Palm Oil and palm kernel oil (PKO) is produced mainly by women in southern and western Nigeria. Nigeria has a vest palm tree mangrove and plantations all across southern Nigeria.
In the 1960's Nigeria was a leader in palm oil production as it was the country's major export commodity. Although today Nigeria ranks 5th in palm oil production.
In this video, you will learn how palm oil and palm kernel oil (PKO) is produced by women in south-south and south-eastern Nigeria. you will also learn why palm oil is red, and how palm oil is good for your health.