AGRICULTURE

Mar

2026

Nigeria Can Build Food Processing Machines, Turn Agro-Waste to Wealth — Prof Onwuka

Nigeria Can Build Food Processing Machines, Turn Agro-Waste to Wealth — Prof Onwuka By Charity Uwakwe Nigeria may already possess the technological capacity to process its own food, design agricultural machines, and convert agro-waste into wealth — if the right support systems are put in place. Delivering the 69th Inaugural Lecture of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, renowned food engineering expert, Engr. Prof. Udochukwu Nelson Onwuka declared that Nigerian scientists have developed innovative machines capable of transforming local agriculture and strengthening national food security. Speaking at the Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim Hall, Prof Onwuka…

Mar

2026

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MOUAU First Female VC Champions Food Security in Landmark Debut Lecture

AGRICULTURE, Education#AgricultureNigeria, #FirstFemaleVC, #FirstFemaleVCNigeriaUniversity, #FoodEngineering, #FoodSecurityNigeria, #MOUAU, #NigeriaEducation, #ProfUrsulaAkanwa

MOUAU First Female VC Champions Food Security in Landmark Debut Lecture "Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa, the first female Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), marked her historic debut by emphasizing food security, agricultural innovation, and institutional growth during the university’s 69th Inaugural Lecture." 'History was made at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), as Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa stepped into the spotlight—not just as the 7th Vice Chancellor, but as the first woman to ever hold the prestigious office. In a moment charged with pride, purpose, and promise, her debut at the university’s 69th Inaugural…

Sep

2024

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BREAKING: Ibiam Lauds Abia Governor, urges him to approve, release counterpart funds for Livestock Farming

AGRICULTURE#agriculture, #Livestockfarming, #ObinnaMbahIbiam

Ibiam Lauds Abia Governor, urges him to approve, release counterpart funds for Livestock Farming By Charity Uwakwe A former Special Adviser to the Governor on youths Empowerment in Agriculture and governing Council member, Hon. Obinna Mbah Ibiam has commended the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, for paying the outstanding salaries of Abia workers and pensioners owed by the past administrations. The youth empowerment leader also pleaded with the Governor to approve and pledging to redeem the promised counterpart funds to empower some youths of Abia to fully embrace agriculture, a promise which could not see the daylight…

Aug

2024

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BREAKING: FG approves youth dairy farm project in Abia …Animal Husbandry Department to partner American West Africa Agric Group- former SA on youths, Ibiam

AGRICULTURE, NATIONAL NEWS#agriculture, #AnimalHusbandry, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #GovernorAlexOtti, #ObinnaMbahIbiam, #YouthDevelopment, #youthEmpowerment

BREAKING: FG approves youth dairy farm project in Abia …Animal Husbandry Department to partner American West Africa Agric Group- former SA on youths, Ibiam By Charity Uwakwe, Samuel Ibiam A former youths group leader, and Governing Council Member, Hon. Obinna Mbah Ibiam has announced that the Federal government of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved of the establishment of Youth Dairy Farm Livestock Production Processing Zone Industry and the creation of thirty thousand (30,000) jobs in Abia State. This, according to him, is in line with the APC led administration's zeal to cushion the effects…

Jun

2022

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2023: Okowa’s Emergence As VP, Divivenly Orchestrated …As State Guarantees 25billion Naira CBN loan

AGRICULTURE, POLITICSCBN loan atiku abukakar, Delta State government, Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa

2023: Okowa's Emergence As VP, Divivenly Orchestrated ...As State Guarantees 25billion Naira CBN loanMr. Delta Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu has described the emergence of Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa as the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) Vice Presidential candidate, as divinely orchestrated. Mr. Aniagwu, expressed dauntless confidence that the PDP's stakeholders would work assiduously to ensure the party’s victory come the 2023 general election. The Commissioner stated this yesterday, in company of the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, during a press conference in Asaba, the state's capital. According to…

May

2022

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BASICS-II: Experts Review Strengths, Weaknesses of Accessing Credit/Intervention Funds for Cassava Farmers

AGRICULTURE, NEWS#BuildinganEconomicallySustainableIntegratedCassavaSeedSysteminNigeriaPhase II, #DrGodwinAsumugha, #NationalRootCropResearchInstituteUmudike, #NationalSeedCouncil #CassavaSeedEntreprenuers #FoundationSeedProducers, #NRCRI

BASICS-II: Experts review strengths, Weaknesses of accessing credit/intervention funds for farmers Experts from the agricultural and finance sectors, research institutions and agricultural extensions services have emphasized the need to review the conditionalities and laws regulating accessing of credit facilities for farmers, especially the Anchor Borrowers Scheme of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. The experts who converged at the 'Innovative Platform for Cassava Stakeholders, BASICS-II (Building an Economically Sustainable, Integrated Cassava Seed System in Nigeria, Phase II) Cassava Seed Enterpreneurs Refresher Training' organised by the National Root Crops Research Institute, NRCRI, Umudike, Abia State on April 27, 2023 focused and…

Nov

2021

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MOUAU 10th Convocation: Buhari Charges Specialised Universities On Development Of Agricultural Sector

AGRICULTURE, Education#Agricultural Development, #Convocation, #food packaging produce, #MOUAU, Food production

MOUAU 10th Convocation: Buhari Charges Specialised Universities On Development Of Agricultural Sector By Charity Uwakwe The federal government has charged the various Universities of Agriculture in the country to work assiduously towards the development of agricultural sector in the country. President Mohammadu Buhari who gave this charge today, during the 10th Convocation ceremony of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, MOUAU, stated that the Agricultural policy of is Government had its focus on achieving a sustainable green economy for the nation. In his address, the President who was represented by Muhammed Mahmoud Abubakar, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development,…

Nov

2021

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MOUAU CONVOCATION LECTURE:<br>Prof. Hafiz Blames Nigeria Food Scarcity On Insecurity

MOUAU CONVOCATION LECTURE:
Prof. Hafiz Blames Nigeria Food Scarcity On Insecurity

AGRICULTURE, NATIONAL NEWS#agriculture, #Food, #MOUAU, Economic diversification, insecurity, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Wealth creation

MOUAU CONVOCATION LECTURE:Prof. Hafiz Blames Nigeria Food Scarcity On Insecurity By Charity Uwakwe Prof. Hafiz Abubakar has attributed the recurrent rural banditry, kidnapping, herders-farmers clashes and the dreaded Boko saying it has resulted in low food production, as well as hindered agricultural value chain in the nation. According to Prof. Abubakar, the current state of insecurity in Nigeria can only be managed with the help of agriculture-based economic diversification in Nigeria. Presenting the 10th convocation lecture entitled, “Nigeria Of Our Dreams: Managing National Security And Diversification Of Nigeria’s Economy Through Agriculture", at Anyim Pius Anyim auditorium, Michael Okpara University of…

Nov

2021

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MOUAU: We’re Making University Center For Agricultural Packaging Produce- VC Maduebibisi<br>*Declares Zero tolerance for indiscipline, cultism

MOUAU: We’re Making University Center For Agricultural Packaging Produce- VC Maduebibisi
*Declares Zero tolerance for indiscipline, cultism

AGRICULTURE#agriculture, #food packaging produce, Convocation, Laboratory, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike MOUAU

By Charity Uwakwe MOUAU: We're Making University Center For Agricultural Packaging Produce- VC Maduebibisi*Declares Zero tolerance for indiscipline, cultism The 6th Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Nigeria, Umudike, MOUAU, Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe says his administration has commenced processes towards making the school 'Center For Agricultural Packaging Produce'. Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, the 6th Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, MOUAU (M) flanked by some professors and staff of the University, at the commissioning of the University's fuel station. This, according to Prof. Maduebibisi, is in his bid to ensure that the world class University…

Nov

2021

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MOUAU 51ST INAUGURAL LECTURER: “Not All Micro-organisms Are Harmful”‒ Prof. Ekwenye

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MOUAU 51ST INAUGURAL LECTURER: "Not All Micro-organisms Are Harmful”‒ Prof. Ekwenye By our guest writer Although the numerous destructive effects of microorganisms on man have been the focus of a wealth of scientific researches, they still offer a plethora of benefits in various areas. This was the position of the 51st Inaugural Lecturer of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Prof. Uchechi Nnembuihe Ekwenye in her lecture entitled, “Microbes: Friends and Foes”. Delivering her lecture at the ETF Hall of the University on Wednesday, Prof. Ekwenye maintained that though microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria and fungi are disease-causing agents.…