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22.08.24
The Director-General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr Simeon Ehui, has highlighted the institute’s continued progress over the past year during his appearance on the maiden edition of “Hello IITA,” a flagship breakfast show on IITA TV.
Dr Ehui, who is also CGIAR Regional Director for Continental Africa, discussed a range of issues, including the launch of IITA Southern Africa Research and Administrative Hub (SARAH), through which IITA gained full diplomatic status as an international organization working in Zambia. He also highlighted the Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health, supported by ECOWAS and the World Bank, and focused on staff welfare and innovative income sources.
Speaking on the significance of the South Africa Hub, DG Ehui noted, “The establishment of our South Africa Hub with full diplomatic status marks a new chapter in our ability to engage at a higher level with national governments and international partners.” He also emphasized the significance of the Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health for West Africa and the Sahel, which opened at the IITA headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria. “Soil health is fundamental to sustainable agriculture, and with the support of ECOWAS and the World Bank, IITA is leading the charge to improve soil management practices across the region,” he said.