Dr. Nto Informs the Government that University and Institute Research Findings on Agriculture Have Been Abandoned.

Research findings related to agriculture from universities and institutes have been overlooked, according to Dr. Nto's statement to the government. Dr. Philips Nto, an agricultural expert and university educator, has urged government officials at all levels to start utilizing agricultural research findings as a strategy to enhance food security. During a visit from his former classmates from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Dr. Nto, who serves as the Director of the Agribusiness Incubation Centre (ABIC) at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, expressed his disappointment that research findings from various institutes and universities are left unattended in libraries, receiving no attention from the government. He called on the government not only to utilize these research findings but also to honor the researchers, similar to practices in more developed nations. "Developed countries such as the United States, China, and those in Europe recognize and celebrate groundbreaking research achievements in agriculture rather than merely focusing on infrastructure like roads," he remarked. The former Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning in Abia State lamented the apparent disconnect between research institutions and the government, indicating a lack of support for researchers from governmental bodies. He noted that the majority of research results and findings in Nigeria are not leveraged by the government for societal advancement, and as the Director of ABIC MOUAU, he expressed regret that numerous improved crop and livestock varieties remain neglected in research institutions. He encouraged his visitors to advocate for government engagement with agricultural research findings. Dr. Nto, who previously held the position of Provost at Abia State College of Education, Technical, Arochukwu, informed his guests that the MOAU ABIC has been actively involving farmers in its surrounding areas by introducing innovative farming methods to achieve better yields. Previously, the head of the delegation, Dr. Charles Osita from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, praised Dr. Nto for his dedication and hard work in improving food security in Nigeria via the centre. He expressed his satisfaction that Dr. Philips Nto was utilizing the centre to transform agricultural practices in this region of the country and referred to him as an exemplary representative of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.