Ibadan
NiWARD Proffers Solutions To Insecurity Of Food In Nigeria
A don in Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile Ife, Osun State, Professor Taiwo Kehinde, has identified rising population, climate change, food wastage inequality and scarcity of resources as the main problems of food insecurity bedeviling Nigeria.
The expert disclosed this during the 12th edition of Nigerian Women in Agricultural Research for Development (NiWARD), which took place at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR$T), Ibadan, Oyo State recently.
In her keynote address, Professor Kehinde offered solution for sustainable agriculture, which she said includes preserving the environment, expansion of natural resources and creating a better life for animals and humans
Others, according to her, include ensuring long term sustainability of food sources, reducing reliance on standard farming practices and provision of alternative food options.
While speaking at the conference with the theme: “Food Security in Nigeria: Innovations and Sustainable Agriculture,” the Executive Director of IAR$T Professor Veronica Obatolu, who was represented by Mr. Boye Popoola, the Deputy Registrar and secretary to the institute, stated that the theme of the conference was in tandem with IAR$T’s mission of fostering inclusive research and extension system and that it also aligns with NiWARD’s vision of empowering women to contribute meaningfully to agricultural transformation at local , national and global levels.
She however, encouraged the participants to actively engage in discussions, workshops and networking opportunities that have been thoughtfully curated.
“Let us inspire one another, share our experiences, and co-create solutions that will empower women to play even greater roles in shaping the future of agriculture in Nigeria and beyond,” she added.
In her welcome address, the chairperson of the Local Organising Committee of NiWARD 2024, Professor Lucia Ogunsumi disclosed that the theme is a testament to their collective efforts to address critical issues and advance knowledge in the field.
She stated that the gathering provides a unique platform for researchers, professionals, and stakeholders to exchange ideas, share findings, and forge collaborations that will shape the future of their discipline and society at large.
In his goodwill message, Dr. Kenton Dashiell the Deputy Director General (Partnerships for Delivery) of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture IITA, Ibadan, who was represented by Dr. Amah Delphine, a scientist and project coordinator at IITA, commended the organisers of the conference and urged them not to relent in their efforts to ensure food security through collaborative means of educating the farmers.
“The theme of the conference; ‘’Food Security in Nigeria: Innovations and Sustainable Agriculture” is quite appropriate and the sessions depict relevant and well articulated
topics across diverse agricultural value chain innovations relevant for food system development in Nigeria.
“Targeted research innovations and scaling mechanisms that reach the last mile are what we need for Africa to feed itself. Such platforms are indeed critical to give the prominence and attention the agricultural sector deserves to have to pivot the transformation that is needed to tackle the evolving food security challenges,” Dr. Dashiell said.
The National President of the Association appreciated the participants at the conference, which was well attended by NiWARD’s members from states across the country.
-Kunle Bakare.
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