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24.02.25
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Director of Agriculture and Agro-Industry, Dr Martin Fregene, paid a working visit to IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Africa, Dr Simeon Ehui, at the institute’s headquarters in Ibadan recently. He also visited the Fertilizer and Soil Health Hub for West Africa and the Sahel, launched in June 2024.
The Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health for West Africa and the Sahel was established to support the implementation of the African Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan and Roadmap, which was developed from the Lome Declaration in 2023 by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Hub will provide technical and financial support for fertilizer and soil health-related investments.
The 2006 Abuja Declaration focused on fertilizers to address the critical issue of low agricultural productivity; however, many farming households struggle not only with fertilizer accessibility but also with their proper use. The specific objectives of the Hub are organized around a set of key functions that address these challenges and build on the presented opportunities.