Bayero University Hosts Conference on Food Security and Crop Science Innovations

The communiqué also pointed out the detrimental effects of the ongoing security crisis and economic challenges on farming, urging a comprehensive approach to tackle these issues

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Bayero University Hosts Conference on Food Security and Crop Science Innovations

Bayero University, Kano, recently hosted the 9th National Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Crop Science Society of Nigeria (CSSN), focusing on "Transforming Crop Production in the Face of Insecurity and Economic Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities." The conference called for increased government engagement with crop scientists to address food insecurity in Nigeria.

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Experts highlighted the urgent need for innovative solutions in crop science, emphasizing the importance of adopting biotechnology, effective policies, and functional partnerships to enhance agricultural productivity. The communiqué also pointed out the detrimental effects of the ongoing security crisis and economic challenges on farming, urging a comprehensive approach to tackle these issues.

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In related remarks, Bayero University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sagir Adamu Abbas, addressed new pharmacy graduates, underscoring the evolving role of pharmacy in healthcare and the need for innovation and technology transfer in the field.