Nigerian Varsity Wins N1bn Agriculture Grant to Boost Research and Food Security

The Federal University of Technology Minna (FUT Minna) in Nigeria has been awarded a N1 billion agriculture grant by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to boost agricultural research capacity and strengthen food production. The grant aims to improve the university's agriculture and commercial farming projects to generate revenue.

The selection process involved evaluation visits by a TETFund team, and the announcement was made during a senate meeting at FUT Minna. Key figures involved include Dr.

Suleiman Zangina, Mallam Lawal Moham Faruk, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, and Prof.

Chiemela Enyinnaya Chinma.