Iita appoints sanginga as emeritus director general

As a reflection of his outstanding contributions to agriculture and food security in Africa, the immediate past Director General of IITA and President of the Africa Agricultural Leadership Institute (AALI), Dr Nteranya Sanginga, has been appointed as Emeritus Director General of IITA.

Sanginga’s appointment comes at a time when the Institute is aligning its vision with strategic partnerships towards transforming the seeds and food systems on the continent.

With his other positions as Special Envoy for Feed Africa, Champion for Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, and Special Adviser to the DRC President on agriculture matters, Sanginga will bring to bear decades of experience in leadership and research to his new appointment.

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