| Summary: | IITA welcomed the Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nigeria Office, Yuzurio Susumu, alongside other delegates, to the headquarters in Ibadan. The visit aimed at strengthening our long-standing partnership and exploring future areas of collaboration. During the meeting, IITA Director General, Simeon Ehui, emphasized Japan’s role as a trusted partner of Africa and highlighted how the spirit of partnership is key to advancing food security and agricultural transformation. The delegation also toured our facilities, where they expressed their admiration for the diversification of cassava products in the processing unit and our collaborations with the private sector. “This has opened our eyes to what we can do in collaboration with IITA in the future,” said JICA’s Country Representative. We remain committed to partnerships that drive sustainable food systems, improve livelihoods, and transform agriculture across Africa.
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