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Gorigo (beneseed or sesame seed) redefined

As one of the most cherished seeds by Anebira, Gorigo gift is the first most requested of an Ebira traveler arriving a destination from Ehi (home). 'Gorigo aami yo (where is my gorigo)?', his or her Ebira family, friends and colleagues would ask upon first sight. This is due to the rareness and unbeatable taste of the seeds.

The Ebira koto accuses Ebira Tao of migrating from their Koto community for the sole objective of Gorigo planting. Wether this is true or a mere joke is no longer important. Today, Gorigo is hawked by young Ebira girls around Motor parks as Ebiras travel from home. Spiced with roasted beans or ground nuts, Gorigo is a delicious traditional food Ebiras hate missing. Its soup 'Epe gorigo' is usually served with hot pounded yams. Inspite of the fame attributed to the seed by Anebira, it is hardly found among Ebira communities outside of Ebiraland. This scarcity informed the decisioon for modernisation of the gorigo business.

Ess Project Concept in conjuction with EbiraView now bring you a re-defined Gorigo. It is an executive choice and registered with NAFDAC. It is available at EbiraView office, Suite E43/44, NAF Base, Ikeja, Lagos state.

For distributions inquiry or orderings, please call 0803 756 9863, 0802 943 1154. We shall commence nation wide distribution soon.

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