By Nkechi Eze
The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Adamu Abubakar Dabban, has advocated stronger application of practical agricultural knowledge to improve crop production and strengthen food security in Nigeria.
According to an official statement signed by Khadijat O. Ameen, Head, PR Unit, Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, Dabban made the call on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the public launching of two agricultural books at Haske Luxury, Governor’s Hall, Minna, Niger State.
The publications, authored by Dr. Saidu Adamu Paiko, are Applied Plant Pathology and Crop Disease Management in Nigeria: A Practical Manual for Students in Agriculture and Major Crop Pests of Nigeria: Identification, Biology and Integrated Management.
Dabban commended Paiko for producing the books, describing them as valuable contributions to agricultural research and education, particularly in the areas of crop disease and pest management.
He stressed that effective identification and management of crop diseases and pests are essential to improving yields, protecting farmers’ investments and addressing challenges that affect food production.
The ARCN boss urged students, researchers, extension officers, farmers and other agricultural practitioners to utilise the publications as practical resources for learning, research and improved farming practices.
He congratulated Paiko on the achievement, noting that the publications would contribute to the advancement of agricultural knowledge and practical capacity in Nigeria.
Dabban also emphasised the need to strengthen the connection between agricultural research and its practical application, as part of broader efforts to improve productivity and support sustainable food security in the country.
