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The IITA–CGIAR biotechnology program has officially launched a new Genome Engineering website. A dynamic digital platform showcasing cutting-edge science that is shaping the future of crops in Africa. Read more: iita.org/news-item/iita… #DigitalAg #IITAresearch #Cropbreeding #Foodsecurity #Smallholderfarmers #IITAstories

#AFS2025 has just concluded in Dakar. Honored to engage with Ministers from 🇸🇳🇱🇷🇳🇬🇸🇱🇬🇭🇬🇳🇸🇴, the Governor of Jigawa 🇳🇬, and AU Commissioner H.E. Moses Vilakati. Clear message: Science + innovation + partnerships = Africa’s food security. 🌱🌍 #IITA #CGIAR #FoodSystems

Join us tomorrow by 3pm as we host an X Space session with renowned scientists in cassava breeding from IITA and our national partner @nrcri_umudike as they discuss "Accelerating Cassava Transformation 1.0: Innovation, Inclusion and Impact." This interactive session aims to engage a broad audience of #cassava stakeholders, highlighting our significant #research progress and the impact of improved cassava varieties on farmer, processor, and industry productivity across Nigeria. How to join: 🌱Open the X (Twitter) app. 🌱Tap your profile picture. 🌱From the dropdown, scroll to and select Spaces. 🌱Search for "Accelerating Cassava Transformation 1.0: Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact", to join the session. . #WithScienceWeCan #OneCGIAR #Breeding #SeedSystems #ScalingInnovation

@IITA_CGIAR's @simeonehui speaks at the first of 4 @theNAMedicine workshops that will help drive transformative systems change that reduces emissions, enhances climate resilience, and strengthens the foundations of human health and well-being. Register at nam.edu/event/the-what…

Today, @IITA_CGIAR's @simeonehui speaks at the first of 4 @theNAMedicine workshops that will help drive transformative systems change that reduces emissions, enhances climate resilience & strengthens the foundations of human health & well-being. Register: nam.edu/event/the-what…

The excitement is building!!! 🥳🥳🥳🎊🎉🎉 Join us from April 7 to 12 for the first ever @CGIAR Science Week holding in Nairobi, Kenya. . #WithScienceWeCan #FoodSystems #Agriculture #ScalingInnovation #Partnerships #CGIARScienceWeek

Meet the panelists at the side event themed; "The power of Research Partnerships to Deliver at Scale", at the @CGIAR Science Week in Nairobi, Kenya next week! 🥳🥳 . #WithScienceWeCan #CGIARScienceWeek #TAAT #Partnerships #ScalingInnovation

#HappeningNow The signing of a €5million German grant by @AfDB_Nigeria & IITA at @AfDB_Group headquarters in Abuja for the @Taat_Africa program being implemented by IITA in partnership with other @CGIAR centers across #Africa. . #Partnerships #FoodSecurity #ScalingInnovation

Formal agreement signing of the €5million German grant btw IITA & @AfDB_Nigeria for the @Taat_Africa program. "TAAT Phase 1 demonstrated that when we harness the right technologies & create enabling environments for farmers, we can achieve remarkable progress." - @simeonehui

🚀 @CGIAR Science Week 2025 (April 7-12) is making headlines! 🎙️ Thanks to @KBCChannel1 for spotlighting how this event with @kalromkulima will tackle climate change, food security & sustainable agriculture. 🔗 Read more: on.cgiar.org/41HLlzA #ScienceWeek2025 🌍✨

🧵 #BreakingNews A major milestone to mark IITA's #partnership with the government of Sierra Leone took place today at our headquarters in Ibadan, the Director General Dr @simeonehui signed an MoU with Sierra Leone Minister of Agriculture & Food Security Dr @hmkpaka.

Technology + Partnerships = Agricultural Transformation! At @IITA_CGIAR , we are ready to support Sierra Leone with high-yielding, climate-resilient crops & agribusiness solutions. With the support of Minister @hmkpaka, let’s turn vision into action for a food-secure Africa! #FeedSalone #Agribusiness

Science alone won’t transform agriculture—partnerships will. Governments, research institutions & private sector must align to empower farmers & scale innovations. With @IITA_CGIAR & #FeedSalone, Sierra Leone has an opportunity to lead the way! #Africa #FoodSecurity

The week-long event is exploring the power of improved technologies and public-private partnerships to accelerate the #FeedSalone Agenda and the agricultural transformation for #Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and #Africa. . #IITAxFeedSalone #IITAxSierraLeone #SLPresidentialVisit

Day 3 of the #ongoing Presidential visit of H. E. Dr @julius_maadabio of Sierra Leone at IITA. This morning, Governors of Oyo, Borno & Plateau States are joining the discussions on charting a strategic pathway for a food-sovereign region. . #PolicyEngagement #Partnerships

Welcome to @IITA_CGIAR, Your Excellency président @julius_maadabio ! We are honored to host you and your delegation and look forward to productive discussions on advancing agricultural innovation and partnerships. Together, we can drive impactful solutions to support #FeedSalone and transform food systems for a resilient future. #Agriculture #FoodSecurity” @CGIAR_EMD @CGIAR @lmsibanda

Arrival of Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 President H. E. @julius_maadabio in the company of our DG @simeonehui & @oyostategovt Governor H. E. @seyimakinde at the IITA Conference Center. . #IITAxFeedSalone #IITAxSierraLeone #PartnershipsForImpact #SLPresidentialVisit #ScalingInnovation

Stronger together! 🎉🌱🤝 The visit of the Sierra Leone President H.E. @julius_maadabio to IITA headquarters in Ibadan, #OyoState Nigeria will strengthen partnerships with the country & investment opportunities to drive sustainable food systems in Sierra Leone. . #FoodSecurity

Today at IITA, I had the honor of hosting Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, along with Oyo State’s Deputy Governor Barr. Adebayo Lawal and Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari. We explored bold new partnerships to boost #FoodSecurity, empower our youth, and transform agriculture under the #RenewedHopeAgenda. The VP also witnessed IITA’s cutting-edge innovations addressing Africa’s agri-challenges. 🌾 #IITAxNigeria #YouthInAgriculture #InnovationScaling #WithScienceWeCan

📣 Exciting news! Tomorrow, IITA will welcome the Vice President of Nigeria @officialSKSM as we spotlight key initiatives driving agricultural transformation and food security in Nigeria. 🌾🌍 . #FoodSecurity #Agribusiness #YouthInAgriculture #Nigeria