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BAYELSA WINS IITA’S SECOND OFFICE IN NIGERIA

Anthony Ogbekile 024 months ago04 mins

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), headquartered in Ibadan, Oyo State, has announced plans to establish a sub-national center in Bayelsa State through a collaborative effort with the state government. This development was revealed during a meeting between IITA’s Deputy Director-General, Dr. Kenton Dashell, and Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, at IITA’s extensive…

IITA PARTNER WITH FRANCE TO EMPOWER WOMEN FARMERS IN NIGERIA

Anthony Ogbekile 026 months ago6 months ago02 mins

A groundbreaking partnership between the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and France aims to empower 3000 women in six Nigerian states, including Jigawa, Kano, Kwara, Anambra, Oyo, and Enugu. The initiative, dubbed the “Women in Agricultural Technical Education and Apprenticeship (WATEA) project,” seeks to equip women with the necessary skills, knowledge, and mentorship to…