Institute for Agricultural Research,
Ahmadu Bello University,
P.M.B 1044
Zaria.
Today, 6th May 2026, the Institute for Agricultural Research
(IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, recorded another major milestone as it
formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kaduna State Media
Corporation (KSMC) to enhance the dissemination of agricultural programmes to
the public.
The partnership is aimed at leveraging media platforms to
broadcast agricultural innovations, extension messages, and research-based
solutions to farmers and the wider community, thereby strengthening knowledge
transfer and supporting agricultural development.
Leading the IAR delegation was the Executive Director, Prof. Ado
Yusuf, accompanied by the Assistant Director Research, Prof. L. J. Bamaiyi,
Assistant Director Extension, Monitoring and Evaluation, Prof. A. I. Sharifai,
and the Head of Agricultural Extension Unit, Dr. Sharhabil Musa Yahaya.
On the part of Kaduna State Media Corporation, the Managing
Director, Mr. Ben S. D. Kure, was represented by the Executive Director,
Television Services, Mr. Zakari Aliyu Ahmed, alongside a strong and vibrant
delegation.
The MoU marks a significant step toward bridging the gap between
research and farmers, using the power of media to ensure that agricultural
knowledge reaches even the most remote communities. Through this collaboration,
IAR’s improved technologies, climate-smart practices, and extension messages
will be effectively communicated to farmers, thereby enhancing productivity,
food security, and rural livelihoods.
Speaking during the signing, both parties emphasized the
importance of strategic partnerships in driving agricultural transformation,
noting that effective communication is key to ensuring the adoption of research
innovations.
This collaboration reflects IAR’s continued commitment to
expanding the reach and impact of its research outputs, while also reinforcing
the role of media as a vital tool in national development.
The event concluded with the formal signing, exchange of
documents, and group photographs, marking the beginning of a promising
partnership.
From
research to reality—bringing innovation closer to the farmers through the power
of media.
#IARABUZaria #KSMC #AgriculturalExtension #Partnership #FoodSecurity #ABUZaria
Share This News