Agriculture: VP Shettima Underscores Importance Of Research Institutions
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reinstated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to agricultural revolution
The VP said the revolution can be achieved through partnerships with research institutions like the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA, and other volunteer partners.
VP Shettima made the declaration in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, when he embarked on an assessment tour of the IITA.
The Vice President expressed confidence in the capacity, expertise and ability of the institution to harness the nation’s agriculture potential.
According to him, the Tinubu administration has taken the bull by the horns and is walking the talk by fixing Nigeria’s food security challenges.
He said looking inwards has become mandatory, especially with withdrawal of some specialised grants meant for alleviating the plight of Nigerians through the health and agricultural sectors.
Earlier, the Director-General of IITA, Dr Simeon Ehui, said the institute is spearheading multiple initiatives to improved access to climate-resilient seeds and agricultural technologies.
