Rector Advocates NSPRI, Research Institutes Collaboration For Food Security

The Rector, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Mr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed has called for collaboration between the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) and other research institutes, as well as institutions of higher learning in order to achieve food sufficiency in Nigeria.

The Rector made the call while delivering his goodwill message at the 2025 In-House Review Meeting of NSPRI held at Olori Mojisola Adesida Hall, NSPRI Headquarters in Ilorin.

He noted that addressing food insecurity is not a matter of increase in production but involves minimising food losses throughout the supply chain which requires concerted effort and innovative solutions that can only be developed through collaboration.

The Rector commended NSPRI which he identified as a key player in food security, for conducting research into post-harvest and handling problems of agricultural commodities and developing technologies to mitigate these issues.

The meeting, themed “Consulting E-Oracle for Sustainable Post-Harvest Management,” brought together various stakeholders from the agricultural research sector to discuss strategies that would enhance food sufficiency in Nigeria.

The discussion at the meeting focused on innovative methodologies, particularly the integration of technology in post-harvest management, with the ‘E-Oracle’ initiative being a cornerstone of the conference.

VON gathered that the aim of the meeting is to gather experts to utilise digital tools to improve monitoring, reduce losses, and ensure that farmers receive adequate support in managing their produce after harvest.