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Mar

14

2026

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

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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

13

2026

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MOUAU First Female VC Champions Food Security in Landmark Debut Lecture

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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

17

2024

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

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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

12

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

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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 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…