Adeyemi Olojede – National Root Crops Research Institute

Author: Adeyemi Olojede

NRCRI Unveils Climate-Resilient Crop Varieties to Boost Nigeria’s Food Security

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 Adeyemi Olojede0 commentsAGRIC NEWS

The National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Umudike Abia state has made another significant breakthrough following the approval of its three new crop varieties by the National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of Crop Varieties, Livestock Breeds and Fisheries during its 36th meeting held on 26th of march 2026 at the National Centre for …. 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