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AGRA International Women's Day event, which held on 8th March, 2024, themed "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress."

"Discriminatory gender stereotypes and lack of capital are strangling female entrepreneurship in Nigeria," declares Dr. Chiji Ojukwu, MD of the APDC Group, at the AGRA International Women's Day event, which held on 8th March, 2024, themed "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress." While the event focused on women in agriculture, Dr. Chiji Ojukwu's message resonated broadly...

APDC Group
Jan 15, 2024

APDC hosted a distinguished delegation from the African Development Bank Group, led by Dr. Damian ihedioha

The Centre recently hosted a distinguished delegation from the African Development Bank Group, led by Dr. Damian ihedioha , AfDB Manager of the Agribusiness Division at HQ, Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The team also included Dr. Paschal Sanginga, Agriculture & Agro-Industry Regional Manager in Nairobi, Kenya, and Mr. Edson Mpyisi, AfDB Chief Financial Economist for Agriculture and Agro-industry...

APDC Group
Jan 15, 2024

The Centre recently hosted a special guest, Chief Kola Akosile

The Centre recently hosted a special guest, Chief Kola Akosile, the Vice President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) During his visit, Chief Kola engaged with members of the centre's management team, led by Maaruf Yakub, the Director of Programmes, Partnerships, and Policy.

Patrick Tawo
Jan 15, 2024

Dr Clesensio Tizikara, lead expert on a study sponsored by the United Nations's Food and Agriculture Organization FAO, visited The Centre

Today, February 12th 2024, Dr Clesensio Tizikara, lead expert on a study sponsored by the United Nations's Food and Agriculture Organization FAO, visited The Centre to conduct an assessment in collaboration with a team of specialists from the Research Development and Training Initiative (RDTI) arm of the Africa Projects Development Centre and the African Agribusiness Incubators Network...

Patrick Tawo
Jan 15, 2024

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Country Director, Dr. Godwin Atser, visited The Center

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Country Director, Dr. Godwin Atser, visited The Center's Agripreneurs Incubation & Training demonstration facility in Abuja on 9th February 2024. He was received by The Centre's management team, led by the Managing Director, Dr. Chiji Ojukwu.

Patrick Tawo
Jan 15, 2024

The Centre recently welcomed a special guest - Chiamaka Aniakor, Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals and Social Development

The Centre recently welcomed a special guest - Chiamaka Aniakor, Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals and Social Development to the Senate Minority Whip, Senator Osita Ngwu (Enugu West Senatorial District), Federal Republic of Nigeria. During her visit, Ms. Aniakor engaged with the Centre's management and staff. After touring the demonstration facility, she admired the Centre's work.