Institute for Agricultural Research,
Ahmadu Bello University,
P.M.B 1044
Zaria.
The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello
University (ABU), Zaria, in collaboration with the Centre for Dryland
Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University, Kano, on Wednesday, 11 November 2026,
conducted an Inception Workshop for the project titled “Validating
Climate-Resilient Groundnut Lines and Testing Inclusive Seed-System Pathways in
Northern Nigeria.”
The project is coordinated by Dr. Hauwa O. Ahmed and aims to
validate promising climate-resilient groundnut lines while exploring inclusive
seed-system pathways to improve farmers’ access to quality seeds across
Northern Nigeria.
The Executive Director of IAR, Prof. Ado A. Yusuf, was ably
represented by the Assistant Director, Research, Prof. L. J. Bamaiyi, who
chaired the meeting. Also in attendance was the Director of CDA, Prof. Sunusi
Gaya.
The workshop brought together key agricultural stakeholders,
including representatives of Agricultural Development Programmes (ADPs),
agro-dealers, seed companies, community seed producers and processors from
Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa and Bauchi States.
Discussions focused on the project’s objectives, stakeholder
roles and collaborative approaches to validating improved groundnut lines and
strengthening seed systems. The participation of different actors across the
groundnut value chain provided an important platform for sharing experiences,
identifying opportunities and building partnerships for effective project
implementation.
The workshop was impactful, reinforcing the importance of
collaboration among research institutions, seed-sector actors and farming
communities in promoting climate-resilient agriculture, improving access to
quality seeds and strengthening groundnut production in Northern Nigeria.
Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), ABU Zaria — Driving
Agricultural Research, Innovation and Transformation.
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