Nigeria
- The capital is Abuja.
- The official language is English
- Area: 356,669 sq mi (approx. 4x the size of the State of Michigan)
- Population approx. 186 million in 2016
- Climate: Nigeria has a tropical hot climate with temperatures varying according to the seasons of the year. The two major seasons are determined by rainfall with a rainy season and dry season.
Fun fact: Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa
Main Research Themes
- Agrifood System Transformation
- Climate Change
- Input Use and Market Development
- Land
- Policy Research and Capacity Building
- Sustainable Agricultural Intensification
- Training and Capacity Building
- Value Chain Analysis
- Youth Employment/Entrepreneurship
News
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Publications and Presentations
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Highlights of My Visit to Michigan State University
Published on November 30, 2019
Highlights 64, Prof. Godwin A Abu, November 2019. -
Tapping from the Proceedings of the Michigan State House of Representatives' Committee on Agriculture- My MSU Experience
Published on November 27, 2019
Highlights 63, Dr. Ayodeji Alexander Coker, November 2019. -
Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project Scholars' Program: Opportunity for Empowerment, Professional Linkages and Replication of Best Practices
Published on November 11, 2019
Highlights 62, Dr. Ayodeji Alexander Ajibola Coker, November 2019. -
The Lattice Community: An Innovative Experiment
Published on November 10, 2019
Highlights 61, Balaraba Sule, November 2019. -
The Project Scholar Program: A Rare Privilege and Wonderful Experience Worth Sharing.
Published on November 8, 2019
Highlights 60, Jonathan Okechukwu Alimba, November 2019.
People
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Thomas Jayne
MSU Foundation Professor emeritus
jayne@msu.edu
517-432-9802
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Saweda Liverpool-Tasie
MSU Foundation Professor
lliverp@msu.edu
517-432-5418
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Steve Longabaugh
Specialist International Development
longabau@msu.edu
517-432-0018
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Mywish Maredia
Professor
maredia@msu.edu
517-353-6602
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Laura Schmitt Olabisi
Professor
schmi420@msu.edu
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Oyinkan Chukuka Tasie
Assistant Professor
otasie@msu.edu
517-355-0131