In a bid to foster agricultural research and improve research output, the Nimbe Adedipe Library (NAL) of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, (FUNAAB) has initiated a collaborative effort with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).
A delegation from NAL, led by Mr. Omotosho Akinkumi, accompanied by Mr. Bamigbose Kehinde and Mrs. Chemeleme Chioma, visited the IITA library, where they were received by the IITA Librarian, Mr. Soji Oloyede
Mr. Oloyede expressed his delight at the partnership, emphasizing IITA’s goal of creating a comprehensive information database for knowledge sharing among agricultural institutions. He commended the University Librarian, Dr. Kehinde Abayomi Owolabi, for promoting access to information for researchers and extended an invitation to the university students to utilize the IITA library for research purposes, upon presentation of their university identification cards.
The partnership aims to facilitate collaboration in areas such as librarian training, exchange of research publications, library resource donations, and knowledge sharing. Mr. Omotosho Akinkumi, leader of the NAL team, expressed gratitude to the IITA management for their warm reception and commitment to resource sharing.
The meeting was attended by various heads of departments from IITA, solidifying the institutions’ commitment to enhancing agricultural research and knowledge sharing.