FUTA Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Taiwo Amos, Receives Prestigious Fellowship from NAAE

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Professor Taiwo Amos, has been conferred with the Fellowship of the Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE), the highest recognition awarded by the Association to distinguished professionals in Agricultural Economics.

The fellowship was formally conferred during the 25th Annual National Conference of NAAE, held on 14th October 2025 at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State. The conference brought together experts, policymakers, and academics to discuss critical issues shaping Nigeria’s agricultural and economic landscape.

In the citation accompanying the award, NAAE commended Professor Amos for his outstanding scholarship, impactful research, and commitment to capacity development, noting his significant contributions to the discipline of Agricultural Economics, national growth, and mentoring of young scholars. His leadership in advancing agricultural policy and development through evidence-based research was also highlighted.

Professor Amos expressed deep gratitude for the recognition, dedicating the fellowship to God, the FUTA management, colleagues, and students, whose support has guided his professional journey. He reaffirmed his commitment to research, innovation, and mentorship aimed at promoting food security and sustainable agricultural development in Nigeria.

In a congratulatory message, FUTA Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adenike Oladiji, described him as “a thoroughbred scholar, visionary leader, and committed academic whose contributions continue to inspire excellence”. She praised his dedication to teaching, research, and community engagement, reinforcing FUTA’s reputation as a hub of academic and professional distinction.

The NAAE Fellowship represents the pinnacle of professional recognition in the field, reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional academic excellence, professional distinction, and enduring service to Agricultural Economics and national development. This latest accolade adds to FUTA’s growing list of scholarly achievements and reinforces its status as a centre of research and academic excellence.