Representative of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor (Mrs) Morenike Dipeolu (Right) receiving the Head of Delegation of AWARD, the Deputy Director of Programs, Michele Tchouawou who paid Courtesy Visit
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has commended the University for being a supportive and worthy partner in progress since it’s establishment about a decade ago.
Giving the commendation during a Courtesy Call on the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako and other Principal Officers of the University, Delegates from AWARD led by Deputy Director of Programs, Michele Tchouawou lauded the University for believing in its vision, which envisages a robust, resilient, and gender-responsive agricultural innovation system that is geared towards prosperity, food and nutrition security for Africa.
She also expressed appreciation to the University for signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Gender Responsiveness in Agricultural Research and Development (GRARD) which is to be instituted in the University.
According to her, GRARD seeks to support institutions to design research agenda that can drive sustainable and inclusive growth, by enhancing gender responsiveness within their research priorities and processes.
Responding, the Vice-Chancellor who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Professor Morenike Dipeolu, applauded the impactful contributions of AWARD to Africa and in particular, the University.
According to him, several members of the University Community have benefitted from the AWARD Fellowship which has contributed to capacity building and development.
Group Photograph of Principal Officers of the University, visiting AWARD Delegates and members
Professor Salako informed the Delegates that the University is proud to identify with the good work of AWARD, assuring them of the University’s continued support for the GRARD initiative.
He encouraged AWARD to be in constant communication with the University as it is open to discussion on how best to meet up with the expectations of the GRARD initiative.