University Of Ibadan Collaborates With Food Consortium On Agrifood Supply 

While receiving the Consortium Lead, Prof. Gertrud Buchenrieder, and participants of the 2nd General Assembly of the INCITIS-FOOD Consortium who were on a courtesy visit to his office, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, observed that the INCITIS- FOOD Project has the capability to help improve national food security.

Professor Adebowale noted that Nigeria has challenges in its agricultural systems and is unable to produce sufficient food for consumption, affirming that collaboration with the INCITIS- FOOD Consortium would help integrate technology, and Nigeria would be able to provide cheaper food items for the population, as well as export quality food items.

The Vice-Chancellor noted that the choice of the University of Ibadan as a partner in the project was not misplaced, given that the university is the first and the best, and the flagship of postgraduate studies in Nigeria.

In her remark, the Consortium Lead, Professor Gertrud Buchenrieder, disclosed that the Consortium is being financed by the European Union, noting that the project seeks to provide healthy and nutritious food from fish protein, fruits, and vegetables, as well as insects.

She revealed that in the latter part of the project, small-scale farmers would be funded.

INCITIS-FOOD means Integrated and Circular Technologies for Sustainable City Region Food Systems in Africa.

It is a four-year project that seeks to empower communities by opening up opportunities for them in agrifood supply and value chains.