The Achievers University in Owo, Ondo State has been lauded for its Green House Initiative targeted at complementing government's effort in ensuring food security in Nigeria
The Ogun State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Adeola Odedina who applauded the management of the university for the Initiative, also commended the institution for taking
the lead in the quest for Agricultural Development in the Country.
Odedina who was speaking on Tuesday while delivering the 2023 annual university lecture titled “Agricultural Development And Food Security in the 21st Century Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects,
commended the University for joining the dialogue on the focus on agriculture
He appreciated the university for its bold step to be part of agricultural development in the country with the inauguration of the Green Houses for intensive production and for laying the foundation of farm houses and other Infrastructure for training in Agriculture.
"The university is supposed to be the centre of excellence. When we have problems, we look up to the University.The University is where we host a lot of intelligence. Our quest to develop agriculture and to engage young people productively should not evade the University", Odedina stated
" That is why we are happy that Achievers University being a private University is taking the lead in agricultural development and value chain development "
Odedina further commended the management of the University on its plan to establish a centre for the development of agriculture.
" We heard that the University is establishing a centre for development of agriculture.They are also going into farming; they want to start.It is good to start by talking to people".
According to the Commissioner, in actualising its dreams, the University is going to be working with a lot of stakeholders to make agriculture attractive to young people starting from within.
"This Lecture is talking about tbe challenges of agricultural development; how we can solve it, how we can cope with the present challenges posed by hunger, unemployment and producing raw materials for industry", he further submitted.
",The University is on the right path to start a dialogue in agriculture and I'm sure with what we are seeing here with the environment and the staff,they will excel in taking the lead in agricultural development", he concluded
Acting Vice Chancellor,of the University, Professor Omolola Irinoye had earlier explained that the lecture was organised as part of the series of actions to further research and come up with innovations, ensure capacity building of farmers and promote food security in the country
"We propose to collaborate with government and Non-governmental organisations through, linkages,collaboratios and partnership that will benefit the rural farmers".
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