IITA-PDAU strengthens institutional collaboration with Afe Babalola University

The IITA–CGIAR Project Development and Administration Unit (IITA–PDAU) recently participated in the 2025 Afe Babalola Agricultural Exposition (ABAEX), held from 2 to 4 October at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD). The three-day event, themed, “Harnessing the power of cooperatives for sustainable agricultural development,” brought together farmers from across the 16 Local Government Areas of Ekiti State, alongside researchers, students, policymakers, and development partners. Participants exchanged ideas, showcased innovations, and fostered partnerships geared toward advancing sustainable agricultural development in Nigeria.

Dr Kayode Awobajo, Head of PDAU, led the IITA delegation, alongside team members including Bukola Latinwo, Joseph Taiwo, and Ayodeji Ogunjale. Their participation highlights IITA’s continued commitment to promoting collaboration, innovation, and capacity building within Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

During his goodwill message, Dr Awobajo commended ABAEX as a dynamic platform that connects agricultural research, innovation, and practice while extending greetings from IITA’s leadership. He also paid tribute to Aare Afe Babalola’s vision and leadership in establishing and funding the exposition as a flagship initiative in Nigerian agriculture.

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