FULafia Collaborates with Nasarawa State Agriculture Machinery Equipment Development Institute

The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has taken a significant step towards fostering collaboration and innovation in agriculture and rural development.

A high-level meeting was held between the University's management and the Nasarawa State Agriculture Machinery Equipment Development Institute.

The meeting, which aimed to explore areas of collaboration, was attended by:

- Prof. Samaila Usman Dakyes, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Partnerships, FULafia

- Prof. Folorunso Abiodun Ajayi, Director, Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development Studies, FULafia

- Engineer Mustapha Usman Shehu, Project Director, Nasarawa State Agriculture Machinery Equipment Development Institute

- Other staff members of the Institute

The collaboration seeks to leverage the expertise and resources of both institutions to drive innovation and development in agriculture and rural development. The partnership is expected to yield mutually beneficial outcomes, including:

- Joint research and development projects

- Capacity building and training programs

- Technology transfer and adoption

- Entrepreneurship and job creation initiatives

This strategic partnership underscores FULafia's commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation in key sectors, including agriculture and rural development.