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The long-awaited workshop on Plant Genetic Resources Conservation & Use kicks off today! 📌 Registration is ongoing as stakeholders from science, policy, and farming unite in Abuja to chart sustainable pathways for food and nutrition security in Nigeria. The Crop Trust NBRDA NIGERIA Food and Agriculture Organization

As sessions progress, goodwill messages and expert remarks underscore a united commitment to conserving Nigeria’s plant genetic heritage. From genebanks to policy chambers—everyone has a stake. 🌱 The Crop Trust NBRDA NIGERIA ICRISAT Nigerian Tribune

🌱 “Diversity is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.” Just in; Prof. Michael Abberton (IITA) delivering a compelling keynote on the central role of plant genetic resources diversity in fighting malnutrition and building climateresilient food systems in Nigeria. The Crop Trust Food and Agriculture Organization

DG/CEO NBRDA Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha ably represented by Dr. Rose Gidado gave the welcome address during the opening of the Advocacy workshop on Plant Genetic Resources Conservation and Use ICRISAT NBRDA NIGERIA The Crop Trust

🌿 A sneak-pick of stakeholders—scientists, farmers, policymakers & partners—addressing issues at the NACGRAB workshop to champion plant genetic resources for Nigeria’s food & nutrition security. 🌾

Still on NACGRAB workshop, break-out session discussions spotlighted key constraints facing Nigeria’s National Genebank—infrastructure gaps, limited funding & capacity needs—with a unified call for urgent, sustained support. 🌱 The Crop Trust NBRDA NIGERIA ICRISAT

Still on NACGRAB workshop, break-out session discussions spotlighted key constraints facing Nigeria’s National Genebank—infrastructure gaps, limited funding & capacity needs—with a unified call for urgent, sustained support. 🌱 The Crop Trust NBRDA NIGERIA Central Bank of Nigeria Federal Ministry of Finance

🗣️ “We must move from talk to tangible action.” Engr. Marcus Olubiyi, Permanent Secretary Fed Min of Agric & Food Security, urged stakeholders at the NACGRAB workshop to back advocacy with real investment and implementation—to secure Nigeria’s agricultural biodiversity and food future. 🌿 The Crop Trust

Workshop concluded, impact ignited! The NACGRAB workshop on Plant Genetic Resources Conservation & Use wraps up with renewed commitments, stronger networks, and a shared vision for resilient, nutrition-secure agriculture in Nigeria.🇳🇬 The Crop Trust Federal Ministry of Finance Nig Federal Ministry of Agriculture &Food Security NBRDA NIGERIA

‘Plant Genetic Resources Backbone Of Nigeria’s Food Systems’ sciencenigeria.com/plant-genetic-… FMIST Nigeria Fed Min of Agric & Food Security Nig Federal Ministry of Agriculture &Food Security NBRDA NIGERIA NACGRAB NACGRAB FMST

🌿 #WildCropWednesday Did you know wild relatives of our staple crops hold the key to climate resilience? Dioscorea praehensilis — a wild relative of African yam — thrives & carries traits for drought and disease resistance. That's why we conserve them The Crop Trust NBRDA NIGERIA

Dr. A. U Okere, Director NACGRAB & His team welcoming Dr. Jobson A. Momo, Director General SOCA Liberia on his collaborative visit to NACGRAB Nigeria #CropTrust #nabdanig #foodsecurity

Hosted by the Crop Trust and SADC Plant Genetic Resources Centre (SPGRC), the workshop empowered participants to modernize workflows and drive progress across the region. #Genebanks #DigitalTransformation

📣 Reminder: Seed banks play a crucial role in safeguarding biodiversity and securing food systems against climate change. #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed #FoodSecurity @FAOClimate @GlovalSeedVault NordGen @Croptrust CGIAR International Seed Federation UN Biodiversity Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT UNDP Climate UN Environment Programme

: 🌍 NACGRAB joined stakeholders at the User-Testing Workshop on the Africa Agriculture Adaptation Atlas held at University of Ibadan. From navigating datasets to addressing climate risks, it was a day of insight, action, and adaptation. The Crop Trust NBRDA NIGERIA

Genetic purity in seed genebank is crucial for maintaining the integrity of valuable plant genetic resources. The melon field at NACGRAB is protected with netting to maintain genetic integrity & prevent cross-pollination during regeneration. The Crop Trust NBRDA NIGERIA

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"Maintaining diversity ensures resilient crops, richer diets, and the ability to adapt to changing climates—safeguarding nourishment for generations to come" Dr. Anthony Okere (NACGRAB Director) The Crop Trust NBRDA NIGERIA

Reflection from the Crop Trust, Power of Diversity Funding Facility project launch, and the selection of Opportunity Crop in Nigeria.The Crop Trust NBRDA NIGERIA Presidency Nigeria

NACGRAB at PDFF Workshop, IITA Ibadan. NACGRAB joined other key stakeholders in the opportunity crops value chain at the PDFF workshop held at IITA, Ibadan—strengthening partnerships for the conservation and promotion of opportunity crops in Nigeria The Crop Trust Presidency Nigeria