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16.10.25
As global efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intensify, IITA–CGIAR is reinforcing partnerships to ensure that agricultural research delivers real-world impact. Leading this charge, IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Continental Africa, Dr Simeon Ehui, engaged with Mohamed Malick Fall, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, to chart strategies for advancing food security and agricultural innovation.
During his recent mission to Abuja, Dr Ehui met with Fall for a high-level strategic dialogue focused on advancing science-driven agricultural solutions, youth agripreneurship, and financing for sustainable food systems.
Dr Ehui provided an overview of IITA-CGIAR’s research impact and major milestones achieved in recent years, emphasizing the Institute’s contributions to addressing critical challenges in Africa’s agrifood systems—particularly in soil health, seed systems, and plant health. He highlighted innovations such as the Semi-Autotrophic Hydroponics (SAH) technology, which recently won an international award for its contribution to improving crop propagation and productivity.