Victor DIEKADE

Agricultural researcher | Plant Breeding | Underutilized legumes | Biotic and abiotic Stress tolerance | Drought | Striga | Aflatoxin

[IARSAF-IITA @iarsaf_iita]

Day 2 at #IARSAFSymposium25 — diving deeper into science and systems thinking to drive climate resilience and nutrition transformation across Africa’s food systems.
Innovation. Collaboration. Impact. 🌱

#Iarsafsymposium25
#ClimateResilience #NutritionTransformation

[IARSAF-IITA @iarsaf_iita]

💬 “Our research must not only generate knowledge but inspire action uplifting communities, informing policy & empowering farmers to ensure access to safe, nutritious food for all.”

Victor Diekade, IARSAF President 🌍✨

#IARSAFSymposium25 #IARSAFPresident #R4D

[IARSAF-IITA @iarsaf_iita]

🌍 #IARSAFSymposium2025 Day 1 🌾
Kicked off with powerful insights on building climate-resilient & nutrition-smart African food systems!
👏 Moderated by Dr. Omotola Dorcas (🇳🇬) & Eva Nyambura (🇰🇪) — truly inspiring!

#IITA #ClimateResilience @IITA_CGIAR @icipe

[IARSAF-IITA @iarsaf_iita]

🌍 #IARSAFSymposium2025 Day 1 🌾
Kicked off with powerful insights on building climate-resilient & nutrition-smart African food systems!
👏 Moderated by Dr. Omotola Dorcas (🇳🇬) & Eva Nyambura (🇰🇪) — truly inspiring!

#IITA #ClimateResilience @IITA_CGIAR @icipe

[IARSAF-IITA @iarsaf_iita]

🎉 The 28th #IARSAFSymposium2025 is live!
Brilliant minds across Africa are driving conversations on research, innovation & the future of agriculture. 🌾💡
Where ideas become impact. 🌍✨

#Research #Innovation #Agriculture #ScienceForImpact

[NemAfrica @NemAfrica]

🌍 The @iarsaf_iita @iarsaf symposium 2025 is set for 28–31 Oct!
📍 Happening concurrently at @IITA_CGIAR HQ, Ibadan & @icipe , Nairobi. Don’t miss this chance to share your research & network with peers.
✅ Abstract submission & registration now open: https://t.co/Z6k2n6Kypw

[IITA @IITA_CGIAR]

The Madagascar delegates continue their week-long visit to our headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria exploring agricultural innovations!

- Touring our #cassava processing center and sparking fresh conversations and ideas

- Learning from our fields on #plantain, maize, #soybean and other crops 🌱

- Visiting @AfricaRice fields and sharing experiences

- Exploring farm machinery and soil nutrient management at the fertilizer and soil health hub

Proud to share knowledge about proven technologies that strengthens Africa’s food systems! 🌍💪
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#IITAxMadagascar #Partnerships #FoodSecurity #SoilHealth #Agriculture

[Victor DIEKADE @VDiekade]

Proud to have presented on @iarsaf_iita's role in transforming Africa's food system & mentoring the next generation of scholars at @IITA_CGIAR intern orientation program! 🌟💡
#IARSAF #Mentorship #Agriculture #capacitybuilding2025
#Interns #research #corpers

[IARSAF-IITA @iarsaf_iita]

👏🏽 Proud moment for IARSAF! 🌍🚀
Our own Mary Boluwape Diekade speaks at #AFSF2025 🇸🇳 (Sept 3) alongside CIMMYT DG Dr. Bram Govaerts on youth jobs & climate resilience through agri-innovation hubs. 🌱

#IARSAFVoices #YouthInAg

#AFSF2025 #IARSAFVoices #YouthInAgric

[IARSAF-IITA @iarsaf_iita]

🚨 GWAS Training Alert!
🗓️ Thurs, 7 Aug 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM WAT
📍 ZEA Room, IITA Ibadan & Online
🎙️ By @omotoladorcas2 (WACCI, IITA)
Expert in #Genomics #Phenotyping #ML
🔗 Register: https://t.co/5UeN0ycVoL
#GWAS #CropScience #Cassava

[IARSAF-IITA @iarsaf_iita]

Currently at the Hands-on Molecular Training by @iarsaf_iita at the @IITABioscience1, @IITA_CGIAR. Gaining key molecular biology skills & networking with passionate early-career researchers. Excited for what’s ahead!

#MolecularTraining #IARSAF #EarlyCareerResearcher

[Victor DIEKADE @VDiekade]

@Striga_Steve @ISMPMI Congratulations 👏 Prof.

[IARSAF-IITA @iarsaf_iita]

IARSAF President, @VDiekade , opened the session “Thriving Beyond Academia: Career Opportunities for Researchers,” sparking dialogue on leveraging research skills, expanding networks, and exploring careers beyond academia.@IITA_CGIAR
#IARSAF #BeyondAcademia #ResearchImpact

[IARSAF-IITA @iarsaf_iita]

🚀 Dr. Abidemi Talabi (Silal, UAE):
“The future belongs to hybrid scientists.”

Your PhD is a toolkit build, innovate, profit.
“Nobody knows a silent expert.” Speak up. Show up.

#IARSAF #FutureOfFood #HybridScientists #PhDLife #AgImpact #ArabEmirate

[Victor DIEKADE @VDiekade]

At the core of any impact-making research is collaboration🤝

[Victor DIEKADE @VDiekade]

@Imranmuhdz

[Victor DIEKADE @VDiekade]

@Imranmuhdz Landmark University is no 2 not no 3

[IARSAF-IITA @iarsaf_iita]

🎖️ Scholar of the Week: Margaret Wangu Macharia
MSc Fellow @IITA_CGIAR & JKUAT (Prof. Danny Coyne)
Using fungi on banana fiber paper to fight sweet potato weevils sustainable innovation in pest control.

#WomenInScience #FoodSecurity #IITA

[Victor DIEKADE @VDiekade]

@Striga_Steve This is a great read Prof and a forward step in combating this killer pest and driving food security.
I think one research aspect that one can look into for these formulations is the economic aspect, in terms of the cost-benefit analysis.
Great job by the team.
Congratulations 👏

[Victor DIEKADE @VDiekade]

@Striga_Steve Well done Prof