2018 Africa Food Prize Award Ceremony and AGRF Gala Dinner just started at Kigali Convention Centre #AGRF2018
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Africa Food Prize 2018 recognises extraordinary individuals& institutions who are forging a new era of sustainable food security& economic opportunity for all Africans
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This years’ Africa Food Prize winner is IITA (
@IITA_CGIAR) based in Ibadan, Nigeria. It is the first institution to receive the distinguished#AfricaFoodPrize since it was launched in 2005.#AGRF2018#HowWillYouLead1 reply 4 retweets 10 likesShow this thread -
The independent Africa Food Prize Committee is chaired by Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria: We selected IITA for its commitment over many decades to producing a steady stream of innovations that boosted the nutrition& incomes of millions of people across Africa
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Obasanjo: “IITA stood out to us for its steadfast and inspiring commitment to a research agenda that aligns with both our African traditions as well as the evolving needs of African farmers and consumers for the latest advances food production”
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"I’m extremely honored to be receiving this prize on behalf of IITA and proud to be part of a group of researchers dedicated to building lasting& relevant solutions for the continent,” said Dr. Nteranya Sanginga, IITA’s DG, after receiving the Prize on behalf of his institutionpic.twitter.com/sknluFnBEn
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