Chukwuka Aniedu – National Root Crops Research Institute

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Prof. Chiedozie Egesi Among 40 Global Agri-food Pioneers Honoured

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Chukwuka Aniedu0 commentsAGRIC NEWS

Nigeria’s Prof. Chiedozie Egesi Among 40 Global Agri-food Pioneers Honoured by World Food Prize Foundation The World Food Prize Foundation has named Nigeria’s Professor Chiedozie Ngozi Egesi among 40 distinguished innovators recognized as the 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP), marking the 40th anniversary of the prestigious World Food Prize. The 2026 cohort comprises 40 outstanding individuals …. Read More

Mandate

The national mandate of NRCRI is to research into the genetic improvement, production, processing, storage utilization and socio-economies of root and tuber crops of economic importance.

Mission

To provide the necessary environment for the production, processing and marketing of value-added products of root and tuber crops towards National food security, income generation, gainful employment and rapid industrial development.

Achievements

The Institute in collaboration with IITA, Ibadan, has substantially contributed to the National Food Security and sufficiency through research and extension activities on root and tuber crops

EMAIL

info@nrcri.gov.ng

TELEPHONE

+234 816 387 9811

ADDRESS

Km 8 Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road P.M.B 7006 Umuahia Abia State Nigeria