A Professor of Biochemical Toxicology from the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Prof. Polycarp Nnacheta Okafor, has taken time to refute long-held assumptions that the consumption of garri and other cassava products has negative effects on eyesight and also causes goiter. Prof. Okafor cleared the air on the unsubstantiated theories on the negative...Read More

It was a time for eulogizing the achievements of a distinguished academic, yesterday, when the University’s College of Agric Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension (CAERSE) honoured her pioneer dean, Prof. Aloysius Chidi Nwosu. In his welcome speech at the lecture and book launch held in honour of Prof. Nwosu, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, represented...Read More

Indigenes of Abia State working in the University under the aegis of Abia Staff in MOUAU (ASIM), as well as other notable personalities from the State, on Wednesday, gathered to honour the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe. Speaking during his opening remarks at the colourful Grand Civic Reception held at the University’s Senator Anyim Pius...Read More

The Academic Quality Assurance and Monitoring Committee has charged Deans and Heads of Departments in the University to be committed to the discharge of their duties and responsibilities, to ensure that the institution meets global best practices in education. The chairman of the eleven-man committee, Professor C. O. Ofor, made the call, yesterday, at the...Read More

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerian Universities of Agriculture as cardinal tools for rapid transformation in agricultural sector to collaborate with National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), to ensure increase in the production of food and raw materials. The President made the call while speaking at the 10th Convocation ceremony of the Michael Okpara University...Read More

The state of insecurity in Nigeria can be addressed with the aid of agriculture-based economic diversification. However, strong political will is required to develop and implement policies and strategies for economic diversification in the country. These were the words of the former Deputy Governor of Kano State, His Excellency, Prof. Hafiz Abubakar at the 10th...Read More

The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, MOUAU, yesterday, held a special inter-denominational thanksgiving service – one of a series of events leading up to its 10th convocation ceremony slated for Saturday. Speaking during the church service held at the University’s Senator Anyim Pius Anyim Auditorium, the homilist, Dr. Steve Ogan, charged members of the...Read More

Participants during training session   On the 20th and 22nd of November 2021, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), trained Lecturers on the deployment and utilization of asynchronous learning models using Learning Management Systems in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Nigeria. The aim of the training was to enhance the mainstreaming of e-extension platforms informal and non-formal...Read More

Open access academic journals are paramount in the dissemination of knowledge for scientific development. It is on this note that the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University unveiled the College journal titled, ‘Journal of Sustainable Veterinary and Allied Sciences’, where it revealed scientific methodologies for increasing reproduction in domestic and farm animals. Speaking at...Read More

As the new academic session commences, the Vice-chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, has urged freshmen to take their studies seriously. The call was made yesterday as the University commenced its 26th orientation exercise for freshmen admitted for the 2020/2021 academic session. In his welcome address, the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Marc...Read More