TED: How I turned a deadly plant into a thriving business | Achenyo Idachaba

The video discusses the impact of water hyacinth on riverine communities in Nigeria, highlighting its economic and social effects. The speaker shares a personal encounter with the plant and describes a journey to find a sustainable solution by transforming the weed into handicrafts. This initiative not only clears waterways but also provides economic benefits to affected communities. The video emphasizes the importance of changing cultural narratives to foster positive change.

What economic activities have been affected by the water hyacinth in Nigerian riverine communities?

• Construction and real estate

• Tourism and hospitality

• Fishing and marine transportation

• Agriculture and mining

What is the botanical name of the water hyacinth?

• Pistia stratiotes

• Salvinia molesta

• Nymphaea lotus

• Eichhornia crassipes

In the Niger Delta, what historical event is associated with the name 'Abiola' for the water hyacinth?

• Annulled elections

• Independence movement

• Colonial rule

• Military coups

What sparked the narrator's interest in finding a solution for the water hyacinth problem?

• A government initiative

• A community meeting

• A personal encounter on the Third Mainland Bridge

• A scientific research paper

What was the narrator's proposed solution for utilizing water hyacinth?

• Converting it into biofuel

• Using it as animal feed

• Creating handicrafts

• Using it for medicinal purposes

Where did the narrator learn the weaving techniques for water hyacinth?

• Ibadan

• Port Harcourt

• Abuja

• Lagos

What transformation did the narrator aim to achieve in the communities affected by water hyacinth?

• From gossip to storytelling

• From poverty to wealth

• From conflict to peace

• From isolation to integration