Oyo Students Hold One-Day Retreat At IITA On Food Security

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council (JCC), Oyo State Axis, has organized a one-day retreat focused on food security and youth leadership in agriculture.

The retreat, tagged “Sow Today, Harvest Tomorrow: Youth Leadership and Food Security,” was convened by the Office of the Chief of Staff to the Chairman, Comrade Anjorin Sunday Olanrewaju, and held on 16th October, 2026 at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Oyo State.

Students were warmly received into the serene IITA environment by Professor Michael Abberton, who represented the institute.

The main session featured Mr. Adunoye Francis, Farm Manager (RFU) at IITA, who engaged the students on “Youth and Innovation: How Young People Can Contribute To Research and Food Systems.” He enlightened participants on practical ways young people can drive research, innovation and sustainable food production.

The retreat attracted student leaders across Oyo State, including the NANS JCC Oyo Chairman, Comrade Uthman Olawale Abdul-azeez; SUG President, Federal School of Statistics, Ibadan; Vice President, Federal School of Forestry, Ibadan; President, Abiola Ajimobi Technical University Students Union, alongside other campus leaders. Students from different institutions also participated in the campus tour of IITA facilities.

In a statement, NANS JCC Oyo State appreciated all student leaders and participants for honouring the invitation and urged them to put the knowledge acquired into practice towards enhancing food security.

The council also specially appreciated Professor Michael Abberton, at the Genetics Resources Center (GRC) IITA and Mrs. Bridget Mangulama, the Head of Hospitality and Travel Services at the institute for approving the retreat, her guidance and patience throughout the planning process.

The retreat ended with a renewed commitment by Oyo students to champion youth involvement in agriculture and food systems development.

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