Heifer International explores strategic collaboration with IITA to transform Nigeria’s food systems

Collaboration is essential for transforming Nigeria's food systems and IITA-CGIAR continues to champion this cause through its open-door policy for inclusive partnerships. On 16 October, IITA welcomed a four-member delegation from Heifer International Nigeria, led by Dr Lekan Tobe, the Country Director and IITA alumnus, alongside Grace Dangana, the Signature Programme Technical Lead; Onyekachi Ayevbuomwan, the Program Lead; and Engineer Gift Umor, the Crop Programme Coordinator.

The visit was a homecoming for Dr Tobe, who reflected warmly on his time at IITA. "This visit is a homecoming for me, and for the team, an opportunity to reconnect and explore the different innovations IITA has developed over the years," he said. The purpose of the visit was to explore collaborative opportunities that leverage IITA's innovations and technologies to support Heifer's locally led development programs. Heifer aims to co-create and co-develop initiatives with IITA that deliver proven solutions for food security to farmers and communities across Nigeria.

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