Institute for Agricultural Research,
Ahmadu Bello University,
P.M.B 1044
Zaria.
The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has once again demonstrated its leadership in agricultural research, innovation, and technology dissemination by emerging as the Overall Best Exhibitor (1st Position) at the 2026 LCRI SeedConnect and Exhibition held alongside the Northeast Zonal REFILS Workshop in Maiduguri, Borno State.
The prestigious award
was presented by the Executive Director of the Lake Chad Research Institute
(LCRI), Prof. Babagana J. Kabir, to the Assistant Director, Extension,
Monitoring and Evaluation of IAR, Prof. A. I. Sharifai, who received the award
on behalf of the Executive Director, Prof. Ado Yusuf, and the entire Institute.
The recognition came
in appreciation of the Institute’s outstanding exhibition, which showcased a
wide range of agricultural technologies, improved crop varieties, seed
innovations, value-added products, extension materials, and research outputs
developed to support food security, climate resilience, and sustainable
agricultural development in Nigeria.
This achievement is a
testament to the dedication and hard work of the Institute’s scientists,
extension personnel, technical staff, and management, whose collective efforts
continue to position IAR as a leading agricultural research institution in
Nigeria and beyond.
With a proud legacy
spanning 104 years, the Institute for Agricultural Research remains committed
to developing and disseminating innovative technologies that improve
agricultural productivity, enhance farmer livelihoods, and contribute to
national food security.
As IAR celebrates this
remarkable achievement, the Institute reaffirms its commitment to excellence,
innovation, and impactful agricultural research that continues to transform
lives and strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
First Position at LCRI
SeedConnect 2026 — a reflection of IAR’s enduring legacy of excellence in
agricultural research and innovation.
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