The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Oyo State has commended the Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) for its contributions to the development of agriculture and industrial sectors and for ensuring food security in the country. The Deputy Director General of IITA, Dr Kenton Dashiell in a courtesy visit to the university said the institute would be willing to further solidify its existing collaboration with the leading educational institution. He assured that the IITA would continue to invest in the university to not only rank among the top universities globally but be the best in the world.
He said, “We will do everything possible to make sure this partnership grows stronger. We will invest to see this University become more professional and make sure that ABUAD is ranked globally among universities like Cambridge, Harvard, among others.”
The University founder, Aare Afe Babalola sought partnerships from the US and Europe in the manufacturing of drugs being produced from ABUAD’s research Centre using African herbs, which he said are more potent, stronger, and more effective than those produced overseas.
“We are seeking investors. ABUAD has grown beyond what you knew. We are looking for partnerships and grants to support us.
“We want partnerships from the US and Europe to collaborate in the manufacturing of drugs using African herbs, which are more potent, stronger, and more effective than those produced elsewhere.”
Babalola noted the university’s significant achievement in producing a certified product using local herbs to combat viruses, stressing that herbal-based drugs are more potent and effective than modern capsules.
