The Nigerian Government is planning to assist the Republic of Niger with bulk water supply from Jibiya Dam in Katsina State to facilitate its irrigation projects. The Minister of Water Resources, Sarah Reng Ochekpe announced this on Tuesday 19th of November, 2013 in a meeting with a delegation led by the Minister of Agriculture in Niger Republic, Abdul Labo. The meeting was aimed at deepening the existing cooperation on water resource management between the two countries as well as finalising the modalities and necessary agreements that would facilitate equitable utilisation of water for industrial purposes, irrigation, agriculture, energy and other…
Author: Adewale A.
BANJUL, Gambia, November 21, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Vice President of The Gambia, Dr. Isatou Njie-Saidy, has said that availability and access to modern energy services is not only vital to reducing poverty in West Africa but also critical in maintaining peace and security. She made the declaration while delivering the keynote address at the opening of the two-day 4th ERERA Forum on Wednesday, 20th November 2013 in Banjul, The Gambia. The Forum is being attended by some 150 participants including regulators, operators, power experts and consumers in the electricity sectorAccording to her, there can be no meaningful…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Bukar Goni Aji has said that the reform initiatives in the Federal Civil Service is geared towards repositioning the service for effective delivery and enhancement of the implementation of government policies and programmes. Bukar Goni Aji stated this during an interactive session between the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and federal civil servants in Nassarawa State held on November 19, 2013 at the Ta’al Hotel in Lafia, Nasarawa State. In his address presented by the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment – Dauda…
In an attempt to reinvigorate the civil service for optimal performance and service delivery the Head of Service of the Federation (HOSF), Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji has held interactive session with federal civil servants in Kogi state. The HOSF was represented at the one day interactive session held on Wednesday, 20th Nov, 2013 by the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Information [FMOI] Dr. Folashade Omolara Yemi-Esan. While in the State the Permanent Secretary accompanied by some top officials of the Ministry of Information, paid a courtesy call on the Governor of the State, Captain Idris Ichalla Wada at the Government…
Job Title: Post-Doctoral Fellow for Improvement of Cassava Processing Efficiency (R4D/PDF-ICPE/11/13) Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Post-Doctoral Fellow for Improvement of Cassava Processing Efficiency. IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the CGIAR. Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth…
Job Title: Field Worker II – Ibadan (2-year renewable contract) Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidates for the position of Field worker II at its Headquarters in Ibadan. This position is funded by African Development Bank (AfDB) under the Support to Agricultural Research for Development of Strategic Crops in Africa (SARD-SC). Duties: Successful candidate will among other things perform the following: • Drive Scientists and other research staff to research locations • Participate actively in the conduct of research experimentations at different sites • Convey research materials to all research…
Job Title: Research Supervisor – Kano Station (2-year renewable contract) Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidates for the position of Research Supervisor in its Kano Station. This position is funded by African Development Bank (AfDB) under the Support to Agricultural Research for Development of Strategic Crops in Africa (SARD-SC). Duties: Successful candidate will among other things perform the following: • Assists in execution of agronomic trials to optimize on-farm maize yield • Assist with the collation and analyses of date resulting from agronomic experiments • Supervision of on-station and on-farm…
Job Title: Project Administration Specialist (2-year renewable contract) Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) IITA seeks a qualified Project Administration Specialist to support various plant pathology and mycotoxin projects under the aegis of CGIAR Research Projects and funded by several other development investors. One of the major focus areas of the work is on biological control of aflatoxins (www.aflasafe.com). The objective of our research is to manage diseases and minimize mycotoxin contamination to improve health and enhance income of African farmers and consumers. We achieve these objectives by developing, testing and deploying disease and mycotoxin management practices on the…
Job Title: Agricultural Economist Reference: R4D/AR-AE/11/13 Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Agricultural Economist. IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more…
Job Title: Logistics Manager Employer: Advans La Fayette Microfinance Bank Ltd (Advans La Fayette MFB / La Fayette MFB / Advans – LFMFB) Location: Ibadan, Oyo Job Reference: ADV/LM/NOV/13 Job Description: • Plan and execute logistical project plans within agreed timelines and liaising closely with Managers to optimize cost effectiveness. • Ensure that all relevant documentation & data is securely maintained. • Coordinate regular updates of meeting and ensure correct procedures are laid down. • Ensure security measures are put in place to ensure proper accounting for projects and resources for available for security logistics. Performance Criteria: • Ability to…