FRIN seeks Olubadan’s help to boost forestry in Ibadan
Zacharia Yaduma, Director-General of the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, has reached out to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Adewolu Ladoja, for support in advancing forestry development. The FRIN delegation visited the monarch to congratulate him on his coronation and to strengthen collaboration with Ibadan. During the meeting, Yaduma highlighted FRIN’s research achievements and sought help with challenges such as land encroachment and product certification. The Olubadan promised to support FRIN’s initiatives and pledged further collaboration.
What we know
- Zacharia Yaduma led a FRIN delegation to visit Oba Adewolu Ladoja and discuss forestry development.
- The visit aimed to congratulate the Olubadan on his coronation and strengthen ties with Ibadan.
- Yaduma requested the monarch’s assistance with land encroachment, product certification, and promoting indigenous tree species.
- The Provost of the Federal College of Forestry, Dr. Ibraheem Lawal, credited Yaduma for his appointment as the first Ibadan indigene to lead the college in its 85-year history.
- The Olubadan promised to address FRIN’s challenges and collaborate on future projects, including a planned visit by his economic team.
