The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, says economic empowerment of women in the country will achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets.
Mrs. Tinubu stated this on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the distribution of deep freezers, grinding machines and gas cookers to 500 women in Akure.
First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu
The First Lady, who was represented by the wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs. Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa, said that the beneficiaries were drawn from the 18 local government areas.
She explained that the distributed items were to empower the beneficiaries with the necessary tools and the resources they needed.
According to her, the tools will enable them to build successful business and be independent.
She said that the items would also help the beneficiaries to grow their existing business in recognising their crucial roles in the nation building.
Mrs. Tinubu explained that the empowerment was made possible through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
According to her, the programme is line with the President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).
She added that the initiative prioritised inclusiveness in the country’s economic growth and sustainable development for all Nigerians particularly women empowerment.
The First Lady enjoined the beneficiaries to use the economic tools judiciously.
“Don’t sell these tools. We will do a follow up on how they are being used.
“Let these items serve as a foundation for creating wealth for yourselves and your families. I hope what you received today will prosper in your hands,” she said.
Mrs. Tinubu appreciated Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his wife for making programmes of the RHI successful in the state.
In her remarks, the state Commissioner for Women and Social Development, Dr Seun Osamaye, appreciated the First Lady for bringing RHI to women in the state.
Osamaye added that the RHI different programmes had benefited women in the state.
“We have been benefiting the Renewed Hope Initiative, and we are benefiting today in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Goals. We are grateful to the First Lady and to the SDGs.
“We know that this bold initiative will enhance our women to be economically independent and viable, and most importantly strengthen them to fulfil their potentials as women of Ondo State.
“We want to assure you that with this economic empowerment, poverty will be reduced. This will remove the women from begging and make them symbol of independence and value,” she said.
Earlier, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, the SSA on SDGs to the President, said that the initiative was to empower women to be self-sufficient.
Orelope-Adefulire, who appreciated the unwavering dedication of the First Lady to women development, said that the items would enhance national development.
She promised that more of such empowerment would still come to the state, asking the beneficiaries to encourage the First Lady and the Office of the SDGs by making good use of the distributed items.
The initiative is being implemented in all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The Managing Director of Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority (SRRBDA), Alhaji Abubakar Malam, has assured that Goronyo Dam remains safe, with water release strictly in line with the authority’s approved guidelines.
Malam gave the assurance on Saturday, August 23, 2025, while briefing newsmen after conducting a routine inspection of the facilities and water passages at the dam, located in Sokoto State.
Goronyo Dam
He explained that, following predictions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) of heavy rainfall this year, some residents had expressed fears of possible water spillage.
“We affirm that SRRBDA technical team will strictly abide by the action plan designed on release of water each month.
” It is pertinent to inform the general public that level of siltation of downstream sector of River Rima occasioned by human activities and climate change had drastically affects dam’s ability to discharge appropriate volume of water.
“I want assure members of public especially farmers, fishermen, canoe operators, states water boards and others that there is no cause for alerm with regard to daily release of water, ” he said.
He reassured that the President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda was on right track providing needed impetus for sustainable agricultural production and economic growth through various initiatives aimed at ensuring food security and job opportunities for Nigerians.
While Malam appreciated the support of stakeholders in Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina and Zamfara states, he assured of continued improved service provisions in accordance with SRRBDA mandates.
He recalled that Federal Government delegation had inspected the dam’s condition after the Alu Dam’s incident in Borno state.
Malam added that Goronyo Dam’s embankments, spillways, passages and other facilities were still intact without any threats to lives and properties.
The Goronyo Dam project was initiated during the military administration of Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo, executed under the late President Shehu Shagari, and completed in 1984 when it began operation.
The dam has total capacity of 942 million cubic meters managed by SRRBDA.
Some Lagos residents have expressed mixed reactions over the pilot Public Private Partnership (PPP) model announced by the Lagos State Water Corporation (LWC) to provide expanded water access to over 22 million people.
They disclosed this in separate interviews on Sunday, August 24, 2025, in Lagos.
Managing Director of the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), Muktaar Tijani
Some residents described the PPP model as a welcome development, while others raised concerns about its affordability, sustainability and transparency in the implementation process.
The Lagos PPP pilot model is part of the state government’s strategy to address the growing demand for potable water and reduce dependence on boreholes, water tankers, and sachet water, which often pose environmental and health risks.
For Ese Brume, a Lekki resident, the PPP initiative could expand access to clean water but raised questions about affordability and service quality.
“Access to potable water is necessary for the well-being of the residents.
“However, if it comes at a cost, can Lagosians afford it? And will the service be sustainable?” she asked.
Mrs. Florence Ogbu, an entrepreneur who resides at the Jakande Estate, Isolo, described the initiative aimed at boosting access to potable water as commendable.
Ogbu, however, said the initiative must not worsen the economic burden of residents already grappling with high utility bills.
Also, Mr. Henry Adeboye, a lawyer who resides at Okota area of the state, expressed concerns over regulation, citing past experiences with cost escalations in the waste management sector.
Adeboye urged the government to establish a multi-stakeholder monitoring committee to prevent exploitation.
Similarly, Mr. Bright Okwuchukwu, a trader who resides at the Surulere area, opposed the plan, warning that inviting private investors could lead to water privatisation and higher bills.
“It is a wrong move. It will not solve the potable water deficit challenge,” he said.
Nkechi Abbe of Alagbado and Obiageli Ogbolu of FESTAC described the initiative as “laudable” and potentially life-saving by reducing waterborne diseases and curbing indiscriminate borehole drilling.
Mr. Edwin Nwachukwu, a retiree and media consultant at Egbeda, said affordable access to clean water would significantly improve living standards.
Vivian Emesowum, the Executive Director of the Grassroots People and Gender Development Centre, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), supported private sector involvement but stressed that government must retain ownership of water resources and ensure transparency.
“We cannot exchange a water crisis for an affordability crisis,” Emesowum said.
However, some civil society organisations (CSOs) criticised the initiative as a veiled attempt at water privatisation.
The group of six CSOs have petitioned the Lagos State House of Assembly on the pilot PPP model proposed by the LWC to expand water access to Lagos residents.
The CSOs include Renevlyn Development Initiative, Citizens Free Service Forum, the Environmental Defenders Network and the Child Health Organisation.
Others are the New Life Community Care Initiative and the Ecumenical Water Network Africa/Blue Communities Africa.
But, the Country Director of WaterAid Nigeria, Ms. Evelyn Mere, argued that water must be treated as both a social and economic good.
“Without proper financing, infrastructure will collapse. Privatising water supply will attract the resources needed to sustain the system,” Mere said.
She emphasised the need for inclusion strategies to protect low-income households, as enshrined in Lagos’ Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Policy (2024).
Responding to the concerns, the Managing Director of LWC, Mr. Mukhtaar Tijani, clarified that the PPP initiative was not privatisation but a collaborative model to attract private investment, efficiency, and technical expertise.
“The state government will retain regulatory oversight to ensure fairness.
“This is not the transfer of ownership to private hands, but a partnership to deliver sustainable water services to over 22 million Lagosians,” Tijani stated.
He added that the recent stakeholders’ engagements were open and inclusive, with invitations extended to NGOs, development partners, and private operators.
Nigeria’s Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has become the third Nigerian company and the fourth in Africa to be welcomed into the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP). This was announced in London by IOGP, the global organisation of oil and gas companies and associations, that share best practices and data on health, safety, environment and operations.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the association, Mr. Graham Henley, said, “I am delighted to welcome Renaissance Africa Energy Company to IOGP. Having worked in Nigeria some years ago, I understand both their challenges but also the tremendous expertise and insights that they have to share. I look forward to welcoming Renaissance Africa Energy Company to our committees and subcommittees soon.”
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance, Tony Attah
Speaking on Renaissance membership of the IOGP, the Managing Director and CEO of Renaissance, Mr. Tony Attah, said, “We are very glad to have become a member company of the IOGP, barely five months since we completed the acquisition of Shell shares in the defunct Shell Petroleum Development Company. This is another milestone in our strategy to unleash a new beginning that enables energy security and industrialisation in a sustainable manner.”
Attah added, “Renaissance is poised to set a standard for the oil and gas industry in Nigeria and across the continent. And we are glad that we have such a credible collaboration in IOGP.”
Attah enjoined other stakeholders in Nigeria oil and gas industry to emulate the vision and courage of Renaissance and to be in sync with global standards as represented by IOGP.
Renaissance’s General Manager Safety and Environment and the company’s Representative to IOGP, Elozino Olaniyan, expressed excitement at the achievement.
“This is a very important endorsement of the high standards that Renaissance has started its operations with. We are delighted as it highlights our commitment to operate in line with global best practices across the entire value chain of our operations,” she said.
Olaniyan said, “Renaissance is working with renewed commitment to excellence, and presents an opportunity for Nigerians to drive industrialisation that would ultimately translate into job creation and overall economic growth.”
Environmental rights activists today think that citizens’ participation in political activities is one of the finest methods to translate advocacy into practical action in Nigeria.
This is because the politicians, or leaders as they are mostly referred to, are the ones that enact policies that govern the global climate system, particularly in a country like Nigeria, where millions of people have lost their lives and sources of livelihoods.
Members of the All Progressive Congress Climate Change Network (ACCN) convened in Abuja to discuss the development of a climate policy aimed at advancing the party’s development plan
In light of this, the All Progressive Congress Climate Change Network (ACCN), the party’s organised climate wing, has proposed a nationwide forum to brainstorm ideas for strengthening the party’s green and sustainability agendas.
Greg Odogwu, the group’s national coordinator, described the planned initiative as a critical step that is consistent with the present administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Speaking to his team members in Abuja on Saturday, August 23, 2025, he explained that the main reason for organising the event is to build the groundwork for the enactment and implementation of the ruling party’s climate policy.
According to him, the network would prioritise a variety of programmes promoting environmental preservation and a sustainable future, including climate literacy and capacity building to accelerate genuine action.
The enthusiastic members contributed various insights during the meeting on the organisation and planning of the policy dialogue. They emphasised the importance of the expected participants, which would include MDAs, scientists, politicians, civil society organisations, media representatives, and private sector practitioners.
With this step, the ACCN is making history by ensuring that the ruling party is the first political party in Nigeria and across the continent to intentionally include climate change policies in its development plan. It also seeks to spark a fresh conversation among citizens about the relationship between politics, environmental advocacy, and justice on a national and continental scale.
The Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, says the ongoing health reform in Nigeria is designed to save lives and reduce both physical and financial pains.
Pate disclosed this while handing over medical equipment and consumables to Gidauniyar Alheri Community Health Centre on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Kano.
Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare
The minister, represented by his Technical Assistant, Dr Ashiru Abubakar, said the reform, in line with the National Health Act, sought to establish a “National Health System” that would guarantee access to quality healthcare for all Nigerians.
According to Pate, achieving such a system requires collective contributions of government, the private sector and development partners through effective public-private partnerships.
“As part of the revitalisation of healthcare services and institutions, I have received a brief from the former Minister of National Planning and Budget, Dr Shamsudeen Usman.
“The briefing indicated that this community-based hospital has been rendering selfless services to the people of Kano State,” he said.
Pate commended the former minister for his contributions to community healthcare and urged other well-meaning Nigerians to emulate him.
He also lauded the community for its role in supporting healthcare delivery and reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening primary and secondary health institutions across the country.
Earlier, the Chairman of the facility, Dr Aminu Sudawa, said the community health centre was established in 2009 by 10 communities of the ward led by Dr Shamsudeen Usman.
He explained that the facility had recorded 10,000 deliveries without mortality and provided 75,000 antenatal care services in four years.
Sudawa said the hospital offered immunisation, delivery, family planning, minor operations and other essential services.
He commended the minister and the Federal Government for the support, adding that the consumables would go a long way in improving services at the facility.
Similarly, the Permanent Secretary, Kano State Ministry of Health, Alhaji Aminu Bashir, commended the Federal Government for supporting the health centre.
Bashir also restated the commitment of the state government to improving healthcare delivery in the state.
World Animal Protection (WAP), an international organisation, says no fewer than 10 million people could die globally each year from infections that cannot be treated by antibiotics by 2050.
The Research and Planning Manager at WAP, Dr Patrick Mvinde, made this known in Abuja at a workshop organised for journalists on Thursday, August 20, 2025.
Some participants at the workshop organised for journalists
The theme of the workshop was “Implication of Industrial Animal Farming in Nigeria” organised by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), a civil society organisation (CSO).
The researcher said that, currently, 1.27 million people die annually from infections that could not be treated by antibiotics.
He blamed the situation on industrial farming, a system in which many animals are raised in highly intensive methods, confined and overcrowded under very controlled conditions.
He explained that the system caused sufferings for animals saying that of the 80 billion animals raised, 75 per cent mostly chickens, pigs and cattle were in such systems.
“Lack of space leads to stress, deformities, movement problems; due to genetic selection, market weight is attained in as few as 40 days (Broiler).
“The increased weight gain, strains key organs such as the heart and lungs which cause severe joint pains and movement problems,” he said.
According to Mvinde, three-quarters of all antibiotics used in the world are used in farming especially in factory farming also referred to as industrial farming.
The veterinary expert said that the residue of the antibiotics used in farming often end up in the consumers and in the environment which caused antibiotic resistance in humans.
He said that Avian Influenza, Swine flu and other zoonotic diseases were typically associated with factory farming and that COVID was a trend of emerging zoonosis.
Zoonotic diseases are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
Mvinde warned that rather than embracing industrial farming, small holder farmers should be supported to attain food sovereignty as well as sustainable environmental and human health.
Also speaking, the Programme Manager at HEDA Resource Centre, Mr. Mayowa Shobo, cautioned against global industrial farmer making entry into Africa.
He said that a study conducted in five states in Nigeria showed that industrial farming had adverse effects on human and environmental health as well as socio-cultural life of host communities.
Shobo said that clearing of vast land required for industrial farming and its effect on the ecosystem was detrimental to ongoing efforts on climate change.
He said that industrial farms created visible jobs saying that opportunities were selective and wages were very low.
Shobo said that land decisions were made without genuine consultation, and that women and poorer groups were excluded from benefits.
According to him, complaints are rarely resolved, leaving communities feeling powerless in their homeland before industrial farmers.
“Government should also invest in health centres, flood control and early warning systems, while supporting local food production through seeds, inputs and protection of smallholder plots,” he said.
The months of July and August 2025 in Portugal were marked by several warnings of high temperatures that coincided with a significant increase in mortality.
According to data analysed by the Público newspaper from the Death Certificates Information System (SICO), there were 20 consecutive days of excess mortality between July 27 and August 15, resulting in 1,331 deaths, a relative increase of 25%.
Tourists in Europe struggle in the heat. Photo credit: AFP/Getty
According to the Directorate-General for Health (DGS), excess deaths occurred in all regions of the country, but with a higher incidence rate in the north, central areas and the southern region of Alentejo.
The health authority said that high temperatures were the main factor, fuelling dehydration and aggravating chronic diseases, especially cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, in the most vulnerable people.
Data from the Dr Ricardo Jorge National Health Institute shows that this excess mortality was observed mostly among older people.
Of the 34 days of excess mortality recorded in July and August, 29 corresponded to higher than expected deaths in the over 70 age group.
The DGS says that the age group of 75 and over, with the highest burden of disease and the lowest physiological response capacity to heat, were the hardest hit.
The month of July was particularly critical, with two hot spells (July 1 to 9 and 25 to 31).
The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) confirmed that it was the 9th hottest July since 1931, “with air temperature values more than 3°C above the monthly average on the 3rd, 4th, 30th and 31st.”
Despite the excess mortality, the accumulated data up to 18 August shows that the total number of deaths (77,292) is in line with the same period in 2024 (76,849).
However, this year it was July that stood out for its high figures, whereas in the previous year the peak in mortality had occurred in January, coinciding with the end of the flu epidemic period.
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Ltd. says it is on track to hit a production target of 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) by January 2026, following recent operational gains and facility upgrades.
Dr Mesh Maichibi, Chief Production Officer at Renaissance, disclosed this on Friday, August 22, 2025, at a two-day 20th Annual Lecture and Award Ceremony of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Port Harcourt Branch.
Members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) during the union’s 20th annual lecture and award ceremony in Port Harcourt, on Friday
Delivering a lecture on “Transition Management: The Renaissance Case Study,” Maichibi highlighted the company’s rapid progress since acquiring assets from Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in March.
He stated that Renaissance currently produced about 230,000 bpd and was preparing to activate three additional facilities before the end of the year to meet its target.
“At the point of acquisition in March, production stood at 100,000 bpd. Currently, we are producing 230,000 bpd, and we are confident of reaching 300,000 bpd by January 2026.
“We have a solid strategy to achieve this target. We know the crude locations, understand the challenges, and are implementing the right mechanisms to deliver results,” Maichibi said.
He identified Belama flow station as one of the company’s high-capacity assets, capable of producing 25,000 bpd, noting that restarting such facilities alongside other wells would significantly boost output.
Maichibi said that Renaissance had increased production by more than 100 per cent within months of taking over operations, and was addressing sectoral challenges, including disruptions by non-state actors.
According to him, the company is positioning itself to become Africa’s largest energy firm.
“Change should be embraced. As we move forward, we must constantly evaluate our actions and adjust to ensure we are doing the right thing,” Maichibi said.
The chief production officer also underlined the company’s commitment to capacity building and local content development.
“Eighty per cent of our operations are executed by contractors, whom we now refer to as partners.
“We are investing in their development and training young graduates to take over leadership roles in the future,” he said.
Maichibi noted that Nigeria’s vast crude oil reserves demanded long-term planning and skilled manpower, hence the need to groom the next generation of energy professionals.
Earlier, Mrs. Idaeresoari Ateke, Chairman of the NSE Port Harcourt Branch, reaffirmed the union’s commitment to professional excellence and mentorship.
She said the annual lecture and awards remained a cornerstone of the branch’s calendar, honouring outstanding contributions to engineering while fostering intergenerational knowledge transfer.
The ceremony featured keynote presentations, award recognitions, and tributes to past leaders of the branch.
No doubt, Nigerian scientists are making global contributions in various fields of science and technology.
They have particularly excelled in areas like biotechnology, space research, and Information Communication Technology (ICT).
Chief Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology
Their contributions range from groundbreaking research and technological innovations to developing solutions for local and global challenges.
The Nigerian Government, on its part, has been actively promoting Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) through various initiatives, including development of STI policies.
President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda emphasises STI as a growth engine for the nation with a view to fostering innovation and technological development.
Also, recently, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Dr Uche Nnaji, said Nigeria was working towards modeling robust policy frameworks to foster collaboration among academia, industry, and government.
“Our goal is to position Nigeria as a global leader in research and innovation; achieving this requires robust partnerships with international organisations, collaboration with leading research institutions, and showcasing Nigeria’s achievements on the global stage.
“By becoming a hub for impactful research, we can attract investments, build capacity, and develop solutions that address not just local but global challenges.
“In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda championed by the Tinubu administration, I want to reaffirm the government’s commitment to leveraging science, technology, and innovation to achieve economic diversification, industrialisation, and digital transformation,’’ he said.
Nigerians are making headlines in science and technology due to a combination of factors which include government initiatives, individual achievements, and growing investment in the sector.
One of such Nigerians is Dr Abraham Isah, an Environmental Biologist and Research Scientist, who has achieved global breakthrough in biotechnology research, pushing the boundary of scientific understanding and innovation.
Isah has joined the league of outstanding Nigerian scientists like Dr Festus Anagwu, who developed a high-performance, recyclable, and self-healing vitrimeric resin during his Doctorate degree (PhD) at Cranfield University.
On May 2, it was reported that Anagwu’s work on the novel resin had become part of a European aerospace project called PLAEIDES.
Isah’s ground breaking research marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s agricultural biotechnology landscape, potentially impacting global agriculture.
The Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) and the University of Abuja both lauded and celebrated his remarkable achievement.
Prof. Sylvia Uzochukwu, President of Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN), in a congratulatory message, said Isah’s PhD research work on the “Integrative Proteometabolomic and Ecotoxicogenomic Analysis of the Single-Line Transgenic Cowpea,’’ was pioneering.
According to her, the work stands out as a pioneering five-year study with seven international publications and two notable international conference presentations which yielded significant findings.
She said the remarkable achievement not only advanced scientific knowledge, but also bolsters Nigeria’s leadership in agricultural biotechnology.
Highlighting key objectives of the findings, Uzochukwu said that in protein expression analysis, the research identified substantial changes in protein expression with a fold-change threshold of >1.2 or <0.83.
Both expressions represent a logical condition involving numerical values.
The BSN president said functional classification mapped biological roles of deferentially abundant proteins via Gene Ontology (GO) omics.
Another objective was metabolomics perturbations, which investigated potential metabolic effects from the Cry1Ab transgene.
Cry1Ab transgene is a genetic construct that encodes a protein derived from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt).
This protein is part of the Cry (crystal) toxins family, which is known for its insecticidal properties.
Cry1Ab is widely used in genetically modified crops, such as Biotech (Bt) cotton and Bt corn, which have been engineered to express this protein.
Other objectives mentioned as achievable by Isah’s work were non-target organism (NTO) Impact, which assessed structural changes in arthropod communities from Cry1Ab exposure.
Evolutionary dynamics compared evolutionary patterns between transgenic and non-transgenic cowpea.
Environmental variation analysis conducted elemental profiling to analyse environmental impact.
The BSN President said that Isah’s work contributed to knowledge in various ways, representing a landmark in Nigeria’s agricultural biotechnology.
“This study offers an integrated omics approach, the first globally to combine proteomic, metabolomic and ecotoxicogenomic assessments for environmental evaluation of pod borer resistant (PBR) cowpea.
“Isah’s work also provides critical biodiversity insights, adding crucial data on the impact of transgenic crops on non-target organisms, thereby enriching our understanding of ecological effects in field conditions.
“It confirms the molecular stability of Cry1Ab in PBR cowpea, that it does not induce significant molecular changes which supports its environmental stability.
“It also establishes a Nigeria-specific risk assessment framework, and introduces an innovative molecular-ecological methodology for transgenic crop evaluation,’’ the BSN president said.
Prof. Lar Patricia Manko, Vice Chancellor (VC), University of Abuja, said at a Public Lecture on Agricultural Biotechnology, that Isah’s work was a shining example of the institution’s legacy in biotechnology.
“This research, completed here at the University of Abuja, was the first of its kind globally to integrate the consequences of proteometabolomic changes with biodiversity outcomes in Pod Borer Resistant transgenic cowpea.
“Part of its findings has been published in the highly reputable journal Peer J, earning widespread acclaim.’’
The vice-chancellor hinted that Isah’s pioneering work received global recognition when it was honored with a prestigious award at the World-renowned International Society for Biosafety Research (ISBR) symposium in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
She said the study’s innovative approach significantly enhanced global discussions on the safety of genetically modified (GM) crops.
Accordingly, that it has provided critical insights into how transgenic crops like the Pod Borer Resistant Cowpea (genetically modified, insect resistant beans) can be both environmentally safe and agriculturally transformative.
Manko noted that Isah’s research offered a robust framework for assessing the ecological impact of GM crops, influencing policy and scientific discourse worldwide.
“Today, his work continues to inspire confidence in the adoption of biotechnology, ensuring that small-holder farmers can cultivate resilient crops without compromising biodiversity,’’ Manko said.
Isah’s contributions also align with Nigeria’s national goals, and the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme(CAADP) post Malabor strategy for 2025 -2026.
Stakeholders say there is need for continued investment in research and partnership to build on this type of feat in order to position Nigeria as a leader in agricultural innovation.
By Sylvester Thompson, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
