COAST Hosts Sasakawa Africa Association Media Field Day 2026

The College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, COAST, Lafia, on 11th September 2026, hosted the Sasakawa Africa Association, SAA, Media Team for the 2026 Media Field Day.

The SAA team was accompanied by representatives of various media outlets to witness firsthand the impact of the Association’s agricultural interventions and to report directly on its activities and achievements.

Welcoming the team, the Rector, Dr. Musa Yahaya Maikafi, appreciated SAA for its three-year partnership with the College. He noted that the collaboration had contributed significantly to agricultural development and capacity building.

The Rector emphasized the importance of strengthening agricultural extension services and supporting smallholder farmers through smart, market-oriented and nutrition-sensitive agricultural practices. He also expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engineer Abdullahi A. Sule, for his continued commitment and support towards agriculture, engineering and entrepreneurship development in the State.

Speaking on behalf of the SAA Country Director, the Head of the Media Team, Mr. Moses Ngase, appreciated the College Management for its continued support. He noted that COAST is the 18th institution in Nigeria collaborating with the Association.

The programme featured interactive and practical field activities involving the SAA team, media representatives and staff of the College.