International Institute of Tropical
Agriculture (IITA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Afe Babalola
University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) in order to unlock Africa's potential in
agriculture, natural resources and human.
NaijaAgroNet gathered that the MoU is to
serve as a linking bridge between the two institutions to boost cooperation so
as to complement each other's research efforts.
Commenting on the MoU, Director
General of IITA, Dr. Nteranya Sanginga expressed the institute's excitement
over the MoU that IITA is confident to work with ABUAD to tackle hunger and
poverty challenges on the continent.
"The MoU will help in building
the critical human capital that will address the present and future challenges
of not only agriculture but also development," Dr. Sanginga said, adding
that agriculture is faced with several constraints like climate change, pests
and diseases.
He said the objective of the MoU is
a meaningful avenue to engage the youths and give them the tools to be
productive.
Specifically, IITA and ABUAD will
collaborate in research and development topics of mutual interest, develop
joint research and development project proposals, organize joint research
activities, conferences, and workshops, establish linkages between IITA and
ABUAD scientists, exchange students, and share research materials and
publications of common interest.
Vice-Chancellor of ABUAD, Prof.
Sidi Osho said the MoU would also help to boost food production and security.
Prof. Osho also revealed that the MoU will confer great benefits on the university
in terms of international linkages, exchange programs, strengthening research
and offering qualitative strategies for administrative capacity.
Yinka Awosanya/LS
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