The Ibadan-based International Institute of Tropical Agriculture has received commendations from resident ambassadors of three European countries.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the three ambassadors to Nigeria are Anneli Vuorienen of Finland, Kjell Lillerud of Norway and Per Lindgärde of Sweden.
The diplomats commended the quality of research and scientific professionalism displayed at the institute in fighting hunger and poverty in tropical countries during their visit at the weekend.
They reinforced the imperative of agricultural research in addressing the challenges of food insecurity in tropical countries.
“The level of excellence and knowledge at IITA is extraordinary,” Vuorienen said.
She expressed confidence in the ability of the institute to find a lasting solution to the problem of hunger in Africa.
Lillerud remarked that he was proud of his Norwegian government’s support to IITA and the positive impact its research had made on the lives of people in the tropics.
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