IITA to partner with the Nigerian Government on good agricultural policies

On 17 September, the House Committee on Agriculture, Colleges and Institutions of the Nigerian National Assembly visited IITA headquarters. The visit was to initiate partnership around fund coordination and cooperation for a new agenda for good agricultural policies in Nigeria.The Chairman and his team visiting the Semi-Autotropic Hydroponics screenhouse. During the event moderated by Kenton Dashiell, Deputy Director General for Partnerships for Delivery, Dr Nteranya Sanginga, IITA Director General, welcomed and introduced IITA’s activities to the team, including its stations and youth programs. He highlighted three key areas that are challenges in Nigeria. The…