FUNAAB to Host Launch of Agroecology and Organic Agriculture Leadership Course

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), will host the launch and first in-person session of the Agroecology and Organic Agriculture Leadership (AOAL) Course from September 15–19, 2025.

The flagship programme represents a major step in advancing sustainable agriculture and leadership development across Africa.

Structured as a nine-month hybrid initiative, the AOAL Course is designed to equip both emerging and established leaders with the skills and knowledge required to strengthen agroecology and organic agriculture systems.

The programme is organised by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) in partnership with the Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN), under the Agroecology Promotion Programme (APP) Capacity Building Project, with funding support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

The first in-person activities will take place at FUNAAB’s Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE). Delegates from IFOAM, NOAN national leaders, course facilitators, and participants are expected to arrive on campus on September 14 and depart on September 20.

FUNAAB’s selection as host underscores its growing international reputation in agricultural research, innovation, and education, particularly in agroecology and organic food systems.