"Integration of modern #biotechnology with conventional plant breeding represents a paradigm shift, a powerful partnership that has the potential to reshape #agriculture for generations to come" -Prof Chiedozie Egesi Executive Director/CEO NRCRI UMUDIKE Agro Nigeria Umudike Seeds

Together we rise 🙌, embracing our unity, diversity, and strength.💪 Happy Independence Day Nigeria 🇳🇬 #independenceday2024 Chiedozie Egesi Nig Federal Ministry of Agriculture &Food Security Umudike Seeds IITA

NRCRI UMUDIKE hosts #Accelerated Breeding Initiative Workshop. The week-long event aims to enhance efficiency of NRCRI's breeding program and develop tailored manuals/strategies for the institute's Root and Tuber crops (Cassava, Yam, Taro, Potato, and Sweetpotato). Chiedozie Egesi

We are delighted to share the latest NRCRI Umudike #Bulletin Click to download & share nrcri.gov.ng nrcri.gov.ng/wp-content/upl… Visit nrcri.gov.ng instagram.com/nrcriumudike?i… linkedin.com/in/national-ro… facebook.com/17415012258963… youtube.com/@NRCRIUmudikeN… Chiedozie Egesi CGIAR

STREETWISE: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 🎇🎈 2025 Looks Great Already 🙏 Meeting of 2 Giants in Academia. Vice Chancellor Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Prof M.O. Iwe in a hearty moment with the Executive Director Prof Chiedozie Egesi Welcome back our digital ED. Nig Federal Ministry of Agriculture &Food Security

#Turmeric (Curcuma longa). Dr Chioma Harbor, a Chief Research Officer working NRCRI UMUDIKE is addressing turmeric productivity by exploring the use of locally adaptable microbial agricultural inputs that will give higher yields and improve soil fertility. Nig Federal Ministry of Agriculture &Food Security Chiedozie Egesi

Welcome to the 15th symposium of the International Society of Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch (ISTRC-AB), Cote d'Ivoire, 3-7 February 2025, Azalai Hotel, Abidjan. #ISTRCAB2025 Chiedozie Egesi Umudike Seeds IITA

Scientists Samar Sheat, Ph.D.🌿 and Dr Abah Simon Peter were recognized for best oral and poster presentations at the just concluded #ISTRC-AB Symposium held at Azalai Hotel, Abidjan, Còté d' Ivoire. AATF Africa Chiedozie Egesi CGIAR @CGIARgenetic Chiedozie Egesi

Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, 2025 Theme: Women and Girls in Science Leadership-a New Era for Sustainability. #WomenAndGirlsInScience Chiedozie Egesi CGIAR IITA

Celebrating the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science NRCRI UMUDIKE Theme: Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science #womenandgirlsinscience Umudike Seeds Chiedozie Egesi Tessy Ugo Madu United Nations

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ⚠️Attention Researchers, Academics & Innovators! The 37th Annual International #Conference of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) is officially calling for abstracts! See flyer for further details OFAB Nigeria Sahel Consulting Chiedozie Egesi @CGIARgenetic

#International Women's Day is a day for us to join voices with people around the world and shout our message for equal rights loud and clear: “Women's rights are human rights!” "WE ARE IN! ARE YOU?." #IWD2025 #womeninagriculture #NRCRIwomenrock Chiedozie Egesi United Nations Nig Federal Ministry of Agriculture &Food Security Tessy Ugo Madu

We invite you to contribute your expertise & #research findings across a wide range of sub-themes. Grab this opportunity to present your work to a national & international audience, engage in meaningful discussions & contribute to the advancement of #biotechnology in #Nigeria.

I AM IN. #IWD2025

Every woman has the potential to #accelerate advancement, inspire greatness, transform lives & elevate the world Wishing a Happy International #Women's Day to all amazing women who turn every moment into a remarkable adventure. Let nothing limit us💪 #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

The First Lawmakers: My Reflection on Home, Discipline, and Duty Law and order do not begin at the police station or the courthouse; they begin at home, in the quiet corners where parents teach their children right from wrong. When this foundation cracks, society inherits the

🇳🇬 NRCRI UMUDIKE is #Africa’s only institute fully dedicated to root & tuber crop (RTC) breeding 🍠 With support from CGIAR #AcceleratedBreeding NRCRI is setting new standards for RTC breeding in Nigeria & beyond Executive Director Chiedozie Egesi explains in⤵️cgiar.org/news-events/ne…

NRCRI UMUDIKE is poised to boost #ginger production in Nigeria, but needs collaboration & funding from diverse stakeholders. ED, Prof. Chiedozie Egesi calls for support to drive research & empower local farmers through the institute’s substation at Kaduna state foodfarmnews.blogspot.com/2025/12/ginger…

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Happy New Year🎉🥳🎊 IITA Chiedozie Egesi Food and Agriculture Organization Government of Nigeria OFAB Nigeria Cornell University