International Conference on Biotechnology 2024

It was a rare opportunity for me to attend the Nigeria’s AgBiotech Stakeholders Roundtable with the Gates Foundation Leadership and Dangote in attendance. I was super excited. The high-impact event brought together global and local leaders in agriculture and biotechnology to chart a course for sustainable agricultural development in Nigeria. The roundtable featured prominent figures, including Bill Gates and Aliko Dangote, who emphasized the need for innovative solutions to enhance food security and productivity. Other key stakeholders in attendance included but not limited to Dr. Gidado Rose, Director of the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology NBRDA, Dr. Sylvester Oikeh, Manager TELA Maize Project, African Agricultural Technology Foundation( AATF), Nairobi, Kingsley Uzoma, Senior Special Assistant to the President on AgriBusiness and Productivity Enhancement; Prof. Johnson Onyibe, Vice Chairman of Eco Basic; Ayodeji Balogun, CEO of AFEX; Karumanchi Prasad, Chairman and Founder of Prasad Seed, India; Yusuf Kibiya, Chairman of the seed Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria; Dr Ayoola Oduntan, Group Managing Director, Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Ltd; Bello Maccido, Board Chairman Babban Gona; Natalia Voruz, CEO and President of Remington Seed; Ayodele Kayode and Market Development Representatives for Bayer Nigeria. These commodity aggregators as well as other stakeholders will be playing a role in driving adoption through massive seed production in Nigeria. The discussions re-enforced the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors to harness biotechnology for Nigeria’s agricultural transformation. The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency, NBRDA remains committed to advancing agricultural biotechnology as a key driver for food security and economic growth in Nigeria. #Agriculture #Biotechnology #Innovation #science # technology

My TELA Maize farms at different stages of growth. "Harvesting the fruits of my labor! 🌽️💪 I'm super excited to share with you my thriving TELA Maize Farms! 🌾️ This innovative technology has revolutionized my farming experience, and I'm excited to reap the benefits. TELA Maize has increased my yields, improved disease resistance, and reduced pesticide use. There is no toxicity, no allergenicity, no chemical injected into it, it’s natural and sweet. It will give you bumper harvest and empowerment as a farmer. Dont listen to misinformation, disinformation, it’s a science venture and science is evidence-based. It's a game-changer for farmers like me! 🌟 Join me in embracing this cutting-edge technology and let's transform agriculture together in Africa! 🌱️ #TELMaize #FarmingInnovation #SustainableAgriculture #AgriculturalTechnology" # Agricultural Biotechnology

#ICoB24Recap: Full remarks by the National Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), Mr. Muhammed Abu Ibrahim

#ICoB24Recap: Full remarks by the Bauchi State Government

#ICoB24Recap: Full remarks by the Benue State Government

#ICoB24Recap: Full Remarks by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) Executive Director, Dr. Canisius Kanangire.

What Experts, Key Stakeholders Had To Say About Nigeria’s Int’l Conference On Biotechnology – Part 1 https://lnkd.in/dWQ_9Qfs

#Recap-ICoB24 "Investing in continuous education in biorisk management and #bioethics development is essential for a nation's #sustainable development, global competitiveness, and the protection of public health and safety. This is particularly crucial in the emerging era of biotechnological solutions in #Nigeria," - Prof. Beckley Ikhajiagbe, Professor of Ecophysiology and Environmental Biotechnology.

#ICoB24Recap: Full remarks by the Special Adviser on General Duties to the Vice President of Nigeria, and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Aliyu Modibbo

#ICoB24Recap: The full keynote presentation of the former Governor of Cross River State, Chief Clement David Ebri