National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology(NACGRAB) is the focal point of genetic resources conservation and utilisation in Nigeria

Oyo, Nigeria
Joined November 2018
The Director of NACGRAB, Dr. Anthony Okere, led the Centre in receiving the Permanent Secretary, FMIST, Dr. Mukhtar Yawale Muhammad, MFR, during his Southwest engagement, highlighting NACGRAB’s work and strengthening collaboration for national development. @FmstNg @nabdanig – at Omi-Adio, Nigeria
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The Director of NACGRAB, Dr. Anthony Okere, led the Centre in receiving the Permanent Secretary, FMIST, Dr. Mukhtar Yawale Muhammad, MFR, during his Southwest engagement, highlighting NACGRAB’s work and strengthening collaboration for national development. @FmstNg @nabdanig – at Omi-Adio, Nigeria
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Conserving Animal Genetic Resources means conserving the diversity that underpins food security, rural livelihoods, and climate resilience. A recent knowledge-sharing seminar at NACGRAB highlighted this as very important for sustainable agriculture and future generations. @ILRI
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NACGRAB, in collaboration with ICRAF's Dr. Paul Anegbeh, engaged farming communities at JDPM and Akufo Farm Settlement to translate research into impact through the promotion of high-value indigenous tree crops. 🌱 @CIFOR_ICRAF @CGIAR @FAO @NABRDA #Agroforestry #FoodSecurity
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NACGRAB received the IITA Germplasm Health Unit team, led by Dr. Lava Kumar, as part of the Seeds for Resilience (S4R) Project in collaboration with @CropTrust, reaffirming a shared commitment to strengthening germplasm health and resilient genebank systems. #NACGRAB #SeedHealth
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NACGRAB was pleased to host the Germplasm Health Unit (GHU) team from IITA, led by Dr. Lava Kumar, on a mission under the Seeds for Resilience (S4R) Project with @CropTrust to assess and strengthen institutional capacity for germplasm health management. 🌱🤝 #SeedHealth #Genebank
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NACGRAB concludes its two-day workshop on the practical inclusion of germplasm in the Multilateral System (MLS) of Access and Benefit-sharing in-line with international plant treaty. @BiovIntCIAT @CGIAR @FAO @nabdanig @CropTrust #PlantGeneticResources #AccessAndBenefitSharing
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NACGRAB concludes its two-day workshop on the practical inclusion of germplasm in the Multilateral System (MLS) of Access and Benefit-sharing in-line with international plant treaty. @BiovIntCIAT @CGIAR @FAO @nabdanig @CropTrust #PlantGeneticResources #AccessAndBenefitSharing
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Strengthening institutional capacity for the practical inclusion of germplasm in the Multilateral System (MLS) through sound documentation, informed decision-making. @nabdanig @FAO @CropTrust #GeneticResources
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Day 2 of the NACGRAB-FAO workshop advances practical capacity on germplasm inclusion in the Multilateral System, strengthening participants' knowledge of documentation, legal compliance, for equitable access and benefit-sharing. @nabdanig @FAO @CropTrust #MultilateralSystem
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NACGRAB kicks off a two-day workshop on Practical Inclusion of Germplasm in the Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-Sharing, advancing collaboration for global food security. 🌱🌍 #NACGRAB #PlantTreaty #FoodSecurity @FAO @CropTrust
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NACGRAB hosted JDPM for an intensive training session focused on grassroots genetic resources conservation and the establishment of community gene banks. @CropTrust #Communitygenebank
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NACGRAB officially sends forth our corps members with deep appreciation and gifts, commending their meritorious service and dedication throughout their service year. #NACGRAB @officialnyscng
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NACGRAB has commenced its collecting mission for PIGEON PEA and FONIO genetic resources across selected regions in Nigeria. The mission involves the adoption of digital field data capture for efficiency, accuracy, and real-time monitoring. #CropTrust #FundingFacility #NACGRAB
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NACGRAB has commenced its collecting mission for PIGEON PEA and FONIO genetic resources across selected regions in Nigeria. The mission involves the adoption of digital field data capture for efficiency, accuracy, and real-time monitoring. #CropTrust #FundingFacility #NACGRAB
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Celebrating dedication & excellence! 🎉 Today at the NACGRAB Welfare AGM, we honored our wonderful retirees for their years of MERITORIOUS SERVICE. Thank you for leaving a lasting legacy. We wish you the very best! 🌟 #NACGRAB #AGM2026 #Retirees #MeritoriousService
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Official opening of the bid tender for the procurement, installation, and construction works for the rehabilitation of the National Seed Bank at NACGRAB, held today, Monday, 11th May 2026. Special thanks to Crop Trust and Alex for their support and partnership. @CropTrust
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NACGRAB commences its Q2 2026 departmental presentations today, April 21st! We kick off with Biotechnology and Extension & Linkages. These sessions aims to foster inter-departmental synergy and showcase innovations for national food security.
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The ASURI NACGRAB Chapter hosted a three-day grantsmanship training program, led by the leadership of ASURI executives and facilitated by Prof. S.A. Olakojo, a Research Professor in Plant Breeding and Applied Genetics at I.A.R.&T.
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Approval of the Moorbeta Chicken Breed developed by the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, led by breeder Dr. Tiamiyu Adesina, at the National Committee session hosted by the National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology. 🐔 #NACGRAB #VarietalRelease
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