ARCN's Dabban Challenges ABU Postgraduates to Innovate

During the 2025/2026 postgraduate matriculation ceremony at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria, Dr. Adamu Abubakar Dabban, the Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), encouraged newly admitted postgraduate students to transcend the mere acquisition of academic degrees. He emphasized the importance of utilizing their knowledge, skills, and research to address pressing national issues.

Dr. Dabban urged students to view their admission as a chance to contribute to Nigeria's future and to continually ask themselves, “What problem will my research solve?” He identified critical areas needing innovative research, including food security, climate change, agricultural technology, biotechnology, value addition, and sustainable development. He stated, “Do not pursue your postgraduate programme solely for the certificate.

Pursue knowledge, pursue innovation and, above all, pursue solutions that can improve the lives of our people.”.