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: https://t.co/nGYcglJiv6
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.
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#FoodSecurity
The day is finally here!💃💃💃
As part of the activities for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebration, @IITA_CGIAR and other CGIAR centers would be showcasing their research products🤗
#IDWGS2025#WomenInScience#WomenInResearch#WomenInSTEM
#WearRedDay, celebrated every first Friday in February to raise awareness about heart disease, especially in #women.
@IITA_CGIAR Communication Office is always representing 🥰🤗☺️
IITA Forest Center treated #IITA guests from #Biotalys and the #Nigerian Ministry of Environment to a #forestwalk yesterday evening.
💥spot the fiery yellow hue of the sun setting amidst the forest trees..
🦩hear the soothing call of birds welcoming our guests..
🍁sight different indigenous trees native to Africa..
🎋 and the rare PG plant fruiting.
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🌳🌿It was also a time to learn of Nigeria’s indigenous trees, their unique properties and uses.
🦥☘️Our guests spotted a green snake crossing off tree branches, insect nests, a large termitarium, and footprint marks of other animals in the forest.
Everyone had a pleasant evening enjoying nature’s therapeutic gifts!!
Visit @IITA Forest Center for educative and transformative nature-walks as this!!
#iitaforestcenter #biotalys #nature #conservation #bioscience #therapy
📸 This week, we welcomed the @FranceInNigeria Ambassador, H.E. Marc Fonbaustier, for a courtesy visit to IITA. Discussions with our Director General, Dr @simeonehui, focused on strengthening existing collaborations and increasing engagements in #agriculture, private sector involvement, and exchange programs for students and scientists. 🤝🇳🇬🇫🇷
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#PartnershipsForDevelopment #AgTechEducation #FoodSecurity #Environment
"Findings showed that women are central to small-scale fisheries and aquaculture economies, yet their contributions often go unrecognized. Addressing this invisibility is essential to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 14, which calls for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and marine resources. For sustainable progress, the focus must shift towards empowering women and fostering resilience within AFS."
Read more...
https://t.co/X0ypXNlSbz
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#iitastories #aquaculture #conservation #blueeconomy #gender #foodsecurity
Funny how I unexpectedly began my communication #Career as a #volunteer intern, and within months, transitioned into a paid role. Thanks to mentors, I'm now a full-time staff member with multiple promotions.
While still learning and evolving, I’m thankful for how it all began🙏
H.E. Victor Grange, former Minister of Agriculture, Equatorial Guinea (2016-2018) visits @IITA_CGIAR to seek #Partnership, and leverage on IITA's relationship with government and private organizations, to scale #agriculturalcommercialization in Equatorial Guinea.
#foodsecurity
Reflecting on my 6-year amazing journey with the @IITA_CGIAR Communication team, writing about IITA's #innovations transforming #agriculture.
It's also been beautiful working with #gender scientists and simplifying their #research into stories.
Cheers to doing more this year💪
It's a beautiful new year and it feels good to be back to work🥰
I am excited about my plans for the year. I am optimistic that I would achieve my set goals & exceed expectations😊
Looking back at this post, I would be proud to say, with the help of God "I did it!💪
#Goals2025