FG seeks foreign partnership to enhance agric genetic diversity

From Okwe Obi, Abuja

The Federal Government has sought international collaboration in the areas of research and technology for the promotion of genetic content of agricultural commodity varieties.

Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Abdullahi Sabi, stated this yesterday in Abuja at the Annual General Meeting and Conference of Nigerian Women for Agricultural Progressives and Development Initiative (NWAPDI).

Represented by the Director of Planning and Policy Coordinator, Ibrahim Tanimu, h said: As such, the steps for advancing science and technology in the country is to strengthen research collaborations among national and international institutions, infuse potent and proven traditional and modern techniques, improve the genetic content of agricultural commodity varieties, encourage public-private partnership for adaptive research and enhance the commercialization process of potent research findings.”

NWAPDI Founder and National Coordinator, Omolara Svensson, said in the last one year the organization has  empowered women farmers and youths across the country.

Svensson told Nigerians that she would continue to assist farmers especially women farmers.

Speaking on some of projects embarked upon by NWAPDI,, she said: “AgriCert, an escrow account with the Isle of Man government designed to bridge gaps between off-takers and farmers, enhancing commodity exports.

“Real-Time Farming App is a cutting-edge application providing traceability, crop monitoring, and real-time data for women in farming.

“FarmRNG Project, an initiative which promises to revolutionise the agricultural landscape with advanced technology and sustainable practices.”