Inst. for Agric. Research

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Institute for Agircultural Research

Programmes and Units Leaders

Director Vice Chancello of the University
Dr. Shehu Garki Ado, B.Sc, MSc, Ph.D (ABU) Maize Breeder

Deputy Director
Dr. M. O. Ogunlana, B. Sc (Arizona) M. Sc,  Ph D  (Iowa)

Research Programmes

Agricultural Mechanization Research Programme:
Leader:  Dr. Dauda Yusuf: B. Sc, M Sc, Ph. D (ABU).

Cereal Research Programme
Leader: Dr.  J.A. Y. Shebayan B Sc, M .Sc, Ph .D (ABU) Weed Scientist

Farming System Research Programme
Leader: Dr    U. F. Cheziey, B Sc, M Sc, Ph D (ABU)

Fiber Research Programme
Leader: Dr. A.D. Akpa B Sc, M Sc Ph D, DIC (London)

Horticultural Research Programme
Leader: Dr Lamido Aliyu, B .Sc, M Sc Ph .D (ABU) Groundnut Breeder

Legume and oil seeds Research Programme Leader
Dr. C.A. Echekwu, BSc, MSc, Ph.D (ABU) Groundnut Breeder.

Other Units

Information and Publication Unit
Head: Dr. Bolaji Adeniji

Agricultural Extension Unit
Head: Dr. Mouktar Mahmoud

Data Processing

Agricultural Library
Librarian: Mr P.I.J. Idachaba, DLS (ABU), D.L.S (Loughbrough, UK).