Nigerian Women in Agricultural Research for Development

NIWARD is a development program that equips top women agricultural scientists across Nigeria to accelerate agricultural gains by

Fellowship

Our fellowship invest in building the science, leadership and mentoring the skills of talented agricultural scientist

Gender Responsiveness

We support Nigerian research institutions to enhance gender responsiveness within their research priorities

NIWARD Training

We design learning experiences to strengthen the mentoring, leadership and scientific research skills of agricultural scientist

Meet Our Executives

Dr. Ebinimi J. Ansa

President, NiWARD

Director of Research- African Regional Aquaculture Centre, NIOMR, Lagos.

Dr. Ayojesutomi Abiodun-Solanke

Vice-President

Lecturer/Researcher- Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, Lagos.

Prof. Folake Akinbode

General Secretary

Plant Pathologist- Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan.

Dr. Enoobong Udo

Assistant General Secretary

Senior Research Supervisor- International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan.

Dr. Oluyemisi Adebisi-Adelani

Financial Secretary

National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT)

Prof. Juliana A. Ugwu

Treasurer

Professor of Entomology- Federal College of Forestry, Forestry Research Institute, Ibadan.

Dr. Mojisola E. Karigidi

Publicity Secretary

Lecturer/Researcher- KolaDaisi University, Ibadan.

Dr. Olufisayo Kolade

Welfare Secretary

Molecular Geneticist- International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Dr. Olaitan Olubunmi Olajuyigbe

Southwest Zonal Co-ordinator

Assistant Director- Food Safety and Preservation, Environment and Public Health Microbiology, NIOMR

Dr. Ebele C. Amaechina

Southeast Co-ordinator

Senior Lecturer & Policy Interaction Co-ordinator- University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Dr. Blessing C. Okogbue

Southsouth Zonal Co-ordinator

Director of Research Development and linkages- Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa State.

Dr. Nusirat Aderinsola Sadiku

Northcentral Zonal Co-ordinator

Senior Lecturer- Department of Forest Resources Management, University of Ilorin, Kwara State.

Dr. Zarah Yusuf Ahmad

Northeast Zonal Co-ordinator

Researcher- Yobe State Ministry of Livestock, Yobe.

NIWARD MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME 2021:

Please fill out the form using the button below to participate as a Mentor or Mentee in the NiWARD Mentorship Programme from September to November 2021.

Thank you.

NIWARD Capacity Building Committee

2025 Conference and Annual General Meeting.

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Our Vision

NiWARD aims to be a leading science association advocating, mentoring, training and empowering farmers to achieve sustainable development in Africa and beyond.

Touch Point

We invest in Nigerian scientists, research institutions, and agribusinesses so that they can deliver agricultural innovations that better respond to the needs and priorities of a diversity of women and men across the country.

Learn From The Professionals

We strengthening mentoring partnerships for Nigerian women scientists in the agricultural research and development system in Nigeria.

Industry Partners

Our Gallery

"NiWARD is a pathfinder, booster and establisher especially in agricultural research for development. It is a one stop shop on all agricultural matters. "

Ayojesutomi Solanke

(Lagos,Nigeria)

"NiWARD is a great platform for networking and expression. You cannot get it wrong in your professional association with NiWARD."

Dr. Bukola Osuntade

(Ogun, Nigeria)

"NiWARD is an organization of Agricultural Scientists that has kept the fire lit by the two year fellowship of AWARD( African Women in Agricultural Research for Development) burning and spreading in Nigeria for improved agricultural productivity."

Prof. Oluyemisi Fawole

Ilorin, Kwara State

"The association has enhanced my visibility as a female researcher also encouraged me in conducting gender based research. What I love most is the family network in NiWARD which is equal to none."

Adebisi-Adelani Oluyemisi

Ibadan