Institute for Agricultural Research,
Ahmadu Bello University,
P.M.B 1044
Zaria.
The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Samaru, Zaria, has taken another significant step towards promoting innovation, enterprise, and institutional sustainability with the successful commissioning of its IAR Table Water Production Facility today 12th August 2026 at the IAR Tissue Culture Biofactory.
The commissioning
ceremony brought together members of the University, leaders of Agric/Vet
Complex and IAR Management, staff, stakeholders, and distinguished guests. The
Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Prof. Ahmed Adamu, was ably
represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Bello Sabo,
who joined the IAR community to mark this important milestone.
In his welcome
address, the Executive Director of IAR, Prof. Ado Yusuf, described the project
as more than the launch of a new product. He noted that the initiative reflects
IAR’s commitment to transforming ideas and institutional resources into
practical ventures that generate value for the University and wider society. He
highlighted its potential to contribute to internally generated revenue,
employment creation, institutional capacity building, and sustainable resource
utilization.
Prof. Yusuf expressed
appreciation to the University Management for its support and commended the
staff whose dedication contributed to the planning, installation, testing, and
preparation of the facility. He expressed confidence that IAR Table Water will
grow into a reputable brand recognized for quality, affordability, reliability,
and excellent service.
Speaking on behalf of
the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bello Sabo congratulated the Institute on the
establishment of the facility and described the initiative as a laudable
demonstration of creativity, enterprise, and institutional progress. He assured
IAR of the University’s continued support while emphasizing the importance of
proper management, regular maintenance, quality assurance, and effective
publicity to ensure the long-term sustainability of the project.
The highlight of the
occasion was the official cutting of the ribbon by Prof. Bello Sabo, formally
commissioning the IAR Table Water production facility. The dignitaries
subsequently embarked on a guided tour of the facility, where they inspected
the production infrastructure and expressed satisfaction with the quality of
the installation and the vision behind the initiative.
The ceremony concluded
with a vote of thanks delivered by the Deputy Director of IAR, Prof. Nafiu
Abdu, who appreciated the University Management, IAR Management, staff,
stakeholders, and distinguished guests for their support and participation.
The commissioning of
the IAR Table Water marks another milestone in the Institute’s journey towards
research commercialization, innovation, enterprise development, institutional
sustainability, and community service.
From research to enterprise. From innovation
to impact. IAR continues to create practical solutions for a stronger and more
sustainable institution.
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