Germany Consul General Explores Partnership with FUNAAB on Food Production

The Consul General of Germany to Nigeria, Mr. Weert Borner, has expressed interest in collaborating with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to enhance agricultural innovations for sustainable food production.

Mar 19, 2024 - 16:36

Germany Consul General Explores Partnership with FUNAAB on Food Production

The Consul General of Germany to Nigeria, Mr. Weert Borner, has expressed interest in potential collaborations with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), aimed at advancing agricultural innovations to support sustainable food production in Nigeria.

During his visit to the university, Mr. Borner, accompanied by his wife, Dr. Imke Borner, highlighted the critical importance of addressing food security, education, and housing, as well as the urgent need to tackle climate change on a global scale.

Mr. Borner underscored the significance of enhancing fertilizer production using renewable energy sources, envisioning substantial progress in agricultural output through innovative approaches.

In response, the Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, expressed gratitude for the visit, emphasizing the enduring partnership between Germany and FUNAAB. He reaffirmed the university's commitment to fostering collaboration through initiatives such as faculty exchanges, joint research endeavors, and the integration of modern agricultural technologies into the curriculum.

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The acting Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu, commended the German Consul General for the enlightening public lecture, expressing optimism that it marks the beginning of fruitful cooperation between FUNAAB and the German government.

The visit signals a promising prospect for enhanced agricultural development in Nigeria through mutually beneficial partnerships between FUNAAB and international stakeholders like Germany.