New agricultural lab planned by SCRiH and UniAbuja
The Supply Chain Research and Innovation Hub has teamed up with the University of Abuja to establish the National Agricultural Reference Laboratory and Centre of Excellence. This initiative aims to boost Nigeria’s agricultural research, food safety, and scientific development. Adebayo Adeleke, founder of SCRiH, emphasized the move from planning to execution. The facility is expected to become a leading centre for agricultural laboratory research and innovation in Africa.
TLDR
- The Supply Chain Research and Innovation Hub and the University of Abuja have signed a lease agreement to create a new agricultural laboratory and centre.
- The agreement follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed by both organisations in 2025.
- The centre will offer advanced facilities for agricultural science, food safety, biotechnology, biosecurity, and environmental monitoring.
- The project will involve collaboration among academia, government, industry, and international partners, with Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi leading from the University of Abuja.
- Spacecube Construction Limited, Gobiosis International (Pty) Ltd, EMERA Consultants Ltd, Siemens, Köttermann GmbH, and H. Ludi + Co. AG will contribute to the design, construction, and technology implementation.
