The Institute for
Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, today
Tuesday, 10 November 2026, participated in the 2026 Annual Research Review and
Planning Meeting of the National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI),
ABU, Zaria, holding at the Institute’s headquarters in Shika, Kaduna State.
The Executive Director
of IAR, Prof. Ado A. Yusuf, was ably represented by the Deputy Director, Prof.
Nafiu Abdu, who delivered a goodwill message on behalf of the Institute. He
conveyed IAR’s appreciation for the invitation and reaffirmed the importance of
collaboration among agricultural research institutions in advancing
agricultural development. He congratulated the Executive Director NAPRI Prof.
M. R. Hassan for conducting the long awaited meeting.
As part of its participation, IAR is showcasing some of its
research outputs and innovations at the exhibition centre. The exhibition
features improved seed technologies, horticultural crops and other agricultural
technologies developed to support farmers, improve productivity and promote
sustainable agricultural practices.
The exhibition provides
an opportunity to engage researchers, farmers, policymakers and other
stakeholders on the Institute’s research innovations and their practical
applications in the agricultural sector.
Activities will continue tomorrow, Wednesday, 11 November 2026,
with the continuation of the exhibition. IAR will also make a presentation
during the Livestock Research Extension Farmers Inputs Linkages (L-REFILS)
session, further strengthening knowledge exchange and research-extension-farmer
linkages.
Through its
participation, IAR continues to promote institutional collaboration, showcase
agricultural innovations and strengthen partnerships towards improving
agricultural productivity and food security in Nigeria.
Institute for
Agricultural Research (IAR), ABU Zaria — Driving Agricultural Research,
Innovation and Transformation.
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