HarvestPlus invites you to a webinar discussing lessons learned releasing and commercializing iron pearl millet in Nigeria. The “Accelerated Release and Commercialization of New Seed Varieties in Nigeria” webinar will be held on 30 July 2024, 12-1:30 WAT.
The webinar will share successes of the model that was implemented as part of the UK Aid funded project implemented in Kaduna, Kano, Gombe and Jigawa States in Nigeria under the Propcom+ program. It will be an opportunity to discuss challenges and lessons learned increasing equitable access to and adoption of new climate-smart and nutrition-smart crop varieties in Nigeria.
Speakers:
- Dr. Yusuf Dollah Fou’ad, Country Manager, HarvestPlus Nigeria
- Afolabi Samson PhD., Director of Research and Development, Premier Seeds
- Abbass Fadlallah, CEO, Halilco Foods
- Muhammad Ahmad Adamu, CEO, Green Sahel Rural Development Initiative
- Ayisha Muhammad, Head of Women in Agriculture, Jigawa State Agriculture and Rural Development Authority
- Aminu Ringim, Retired Permanent Secretary, Jigawa State Ministry of Budget & Planning
- Dr. Ishiak Khalid, Director General, National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC)
- Paddy Wilmott, British High Commission Abuja, FCDO
You’re invited to participate in a Q&A following a panel discussion with speakers representing state government, rural development authorities and initiatives, and private sector seed companies.