Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (2025)

14/05/2025

*KANO HUB*

*NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF SOIL SCIENCE (NISS) IN COLLABORATION WITH INDORAMA FERTILIZERS AND CHEMICALS LIMITED COMMIT TO TRAIN 460 FARMERS.^*

The Global Soil Doctors Programme is a farmer-to -farmer training initiative under the framework of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO) Global Soil Partnership (GSP). In Nigeria, the programme commenced on 18th November, 2024 with the training of Lead farmers from Indorama Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd as Soil Doctors. The GSP made available soil kits and branded materials for the training. The GSP also trained 5 NISS Soil experts who are now official trainers of the Soil Doctor programme.
The Soil Doctor training was conducted by the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (NISS) in collaboration with, Indorama Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. NISS, as a governmental Agency played the role of National Promoter while Indorama as a Private sector played the role of local promoter. The promoter acts as a bridge between FAO and the Soil Doctors. Indorama was the sole financier of the Programme offering a huge support that enabled the implementation of the programme in the country.

The training commenced on the 2nd December 2024 at the Department of Soil Science Conference Room, Faculty of Agriculture, Bayero University Kano (BUK) New Site and lasted till 6th December, 2024. The programme produced a total of Sixteen trained Soil Doctors.

The next outreach of the training to be provided by the Soil Doctors will be commencing in due course and will be monitored by the Promoter (NISS) in the coming months along with the GSP. Each Soil Doctor will be engaged to train 10 farmers. This next phase of training will give rise to a total of 460 farmers and will also result to the certification of Soil Doctors by NISS.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) The Global Soil Partnership ISRIC - World Soil Information Soil IUSS - International Union of Soil Sciences fertilizers and chemicals Ltd.

14/05/2025

*ZARIA HUB*

*NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF SOIL SCIENCE (NISS) IN COLLABORATION WITH INDORAMA FERTILIZERS AND CHEMICALS LIMITED COMMIT TO TRAIN 460 FARMERS.^*

The Global Soil Doctors Programme is a farmer-to -farmer training initiative under the framework of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO) Global Soil Partnership (GSP). In Nigeria, the programme commenced on 18th November, 2024 with the training of Lead farmers from Indorama Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd as Soil Doctors. The GSP made available soil kits and branded materials for the training. The GSP also trained 5 NISS Soil experts who are now official trainers of the Soil Doctor programme.
The Soil Doctor training was conducted by the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (NISS) in collaboration with, Indorama Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. NISS, as a governmental Agency played the role of National Promoter while Indorama as a Private sector played the role of local promoter. The promoter acts as a bridge between FAO and the Soil Doctors. Indorama was the sole financier of the Programme offering a huge support that enabled the implementation of the programme in the country.

The Soil Doctors training for Zaria commenced on the 9th December, 2024 at the Seminar Room, Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture/ Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) Zaria. The training came to a close on the 13th December, 2024, producing a total of ten Soil Doctors.

The next outreach of the training to be provided by the Soil Doctors will be commencing in due course and will be monitored by the Promoter (NISS) in the coming months along with the GSP. Each Soil Doctor will be engaged to train 10 farmers. This next phase of training will give rise to a total of 460 farmers and will also result to the certification of Soil Doctors by NISS.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) ISRIC - World Soil Information The Global Soil Partnership IUSS - International Union of Soil Sciences Soil fertilizer and chemicals limited

14/05/2025

*IBADAN HUB*

*NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF SOIL SCIENCE (NISS) IN COLLABORATION WITH INDORAMA FERTILIZERS AND CHEMICALS LIMITED COMMIT TO TRAIN 460 FARMERS.^*

The Global Soil Doctors Programme is a farmer-to -farmer training initiative under the framework of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO) Global Soil Partnership (GSP). In Nigeria, the programme commenced on 18th November, 2024 with the training of Lead farmers from Indorama Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd as Soil Doctors. The GSP made available soil kits and branded materials for the training. The GSP also trained 5 NISS Soil experts who are now official trainers of the Soil Doctor programme.
The Soil Doctor training was conducted by the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (NISS) in collaboration with, Indorama Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. NISS, as a governmental Agency played the role of National Promoter while Indorama as a Private sector played the role of local promoter. The promoter acts as a bridge between FAO and the Soil Doctors. Indorama was the sole financier of the Programme offering a huge support that enabled the implementation of the programme in the country.

The Soil Doctor training for Ibadan Hub commenced on the 18th November, 2024 at the Home Science Building Institute of Agricultural Research & Training, Ibadan. The training came to an end on the 22nd November, 2024, producing a total of five Soil Doctors.

The next outreach of the training to be provided by the Soil Doctors will be commencing in due course and will be monitored by the Promoter (NISS) in the coming months along with the GSP. Each Soil Doctor will be engaged to train 10 farmers. This next phase of training will give rise to a total of 460 farmers and will also result to the certification of Soil Doctors by NISS.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) ISRIC - World Soil Information The Global Soil Partnership IUSS - International Union of Soil Sciences Soil@Indorama fertilizer and chemicals limited

14/05/2025

*BAUCHI HUB*

*NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF SOIL SCIENCE (NISS) IN COLLABORATION WITH INDORAMA FERTILIZERS AND CHEMICALS LIMITED COMMIT TO TRAIN 460 FARMERS.^*

The Global Soil Doctors Programme is a farmer-to -farmer training initiative under the framework of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO) Global Soil Partnership (GSP). In Nigeria, the programme commenced on 18th November, 2024 with the training of Lead farmers from Indorama Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd as Soil Doctors. The GSP made available soil kits and branded materials for the training. The GSP also trained 5 NISS Soil experts who are now official trainers of the Soil Doctor programme.
The Soil Doctor training was conducted by the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (NISS) in collaboration with, Indorama Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. NISS, as a governmental Agency played the role of National Promoter while Indorama as a Private sector played the role of local promoter. The promoter acts as a bridge between FAO and the Soil Doctors. Indorama was the sole financier of the Programme offering a huge support that enabled the implementation of the programme in the country.

The Soil Doctor training for Bauchi Hub commenced on the 25th November, 2024 at the MTRM Hall, Bauchi State Agricultural Development Project, (BSADP) and ended on 29th November 2024, producing a total of seven trained Soil Doctors.

The next outreach of the training to be provided by the Soil Doctors will be commencing in due course and will be monitored by the Promoter (NISS) in the coming months along with the GSP. Each Soil Doctor will be engaged to train 10 farmers. This next phase of training will give rise to a total of 460 farmers and will also result to the certification of Soil Doctors by NISS.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) The Global Soil Partnership@FMAFS ISRIC - World Soil Information IUSS - International Union of Soil Sciences fertilizer and chemicals Ltd

08/05/2025

*GROUP PICTURES OF THE FIVE HUBS*

*NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF SOIL SCIENCE (NISS) IN COLLABORATION WITH INDORAMA FERTILIZERS AND CHEMICALS LIMITED TO TRAIN 460 FARMERS.^*

The Global Soil Doctors Programme is a farmer-to -farmer training initiative under the framework of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO) Global Soil Partnership (GSP). In Nigeria, the programme commenced on 18th November, 2024 with the training of Agronomists (staff) of Indorama Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd as Soil Doctors. The GSP made available soil kits and branded materials for the training. The GSP also trained 5 NISS Soil experts who are now official trainers of the Soil Doctor programme.
The Soil Doctor training was conducted by the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (NISS) in collaboration with, Indorama Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. NISS, as a governmental Agency played the role of National Promoter while Indorama as a Private sector played the role of local promoter. The promoter acts as a bridge between FAO and the Soil Doctors. Indorama was the sole financier of the Programme offering a huge support that enabled the implementation of the programme in the country.
The Soil Doctor training came to a close on 17th January, 2025 at the ICT Centre, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). The programme produced a total of 46 trained Soil Doctors. The next outreach of the training to be provided by the Soil Doctors will be commencing in due course and will be monitored by the Promoter (NISS) in the coming months along with the GSP. Each Soil Doctor will be engaged to train 10 farmers. This next phase of training will give rise to a total of 460 farmers and will also result to the certification of Soil Doctors by NISS.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) ISRIC - World Soil Information SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL SoilIndorama Petrochemical Plant, Port Harcourt, Nigeria The Global Soil Partnership IUSS - International Union of Soil Sciences

08/05/2025

*NSUKKA HUB*

*NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF SOIL SCIENCE (NISS) IN COLLABORATION WITH INDORAMA FERTILIZERS AND CHEMICALS LIMITED TO TRAIN 460 FARMERS.^*

The Global Soil Doctors Programme is a farmer-to -farmer training initiative under the framework of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO) Global Soil Partnership (GSP). In Nigeria, the programme commenced on 18th November, 2024 with the training of Agronomists (staff) of Indorama Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd as Soil Doctors. The GSP made available soil kits and branded materials for the training. The GSP also trained 5 NISS Soil experts who are now official trainers of the Soil Doctor programme.

The Soil Doctor training was conducted by the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (NISS) in collaboration with, Indorama Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. NISS, as a governmental Agency played the role of National Promoter while Indorama as a Private sector played the role of local promoter.

The promoter acts as a bridge between FAO and the Soil Doctors. Indorama was the sole financier of the Programme offering a huge support that enabled the implementation of the programme in the country.

The Soil Doctor training came to a close on 17th January, 2025 at the ICT Centre, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), producing a total of eight Soil Doctors.

The next outreach of the training to be provided by the Soil Doctors will be commencing in due course and will be monitored by the Promoter (NISS) in the coming months along with the GSP. Each Soil Doctor will be engaged to train 10 farmers. This next phase of training will give rise to a total of 460 farmers and will also result to the certification by NISS.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) ISRIC - World Soil Information The Global Soil Partnership Soil IUSS - International Union of Soil Sciences fertilizes and Chemicals Ltd.

06/03/2025

The 3rd Governing Council of the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science was inaugurated today by the Honourable Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Dr Aliyu Sabi, at the Minister's Conference room of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Headquarters, Abuja. It was held as hybrid event with some members of the Council outside Abuja joining virtually .

Also present at the occasion were the Acting Perm Sec and some directors at the ministry. Also the management and some staff of Nigeria Institute of Soil Science.

Special congratulations to the NISS Council led by Prof. Abubakar, Musa Kundiri. We pray for God's grace, wisdom, strength and guidance for a successful tenure.

07/10/2024

Thuraya product and services Launch at Abuja Continental Hotel, held on 2nd October 2024.

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In addition to unveiling their latest products and services, the event serves as a platform for fostering collaboration between key Nigerian stakeholders, international partners, and government officials:

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30/07/2024

Fellows Award presentation anchored by Prof. Damian Asawalam and Prof. Saminu Ibrahim.

Presented to Prof. Bolarinwa Senjobi, represented by Prof. Ande

The 48th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria.

Theme: Soil Health and Climate Change Agriculture (CSA) for Resilient Food System.

30/07/2024

Fellows Award presentation anchored by Prof. Damian Asawalam and Prof. Saminu Ibrahim.

Presented to Dr. Elzo Jeroen Huising

The 48th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria.

Theme: Soil Health and Climate Change Agriculture (CSA) for Resilient Food System.

30/07/2024

Fellows Award presentation anchored by Prof. Damian Asawalam and Prof. Saminu Ibrahim.

Presented to Prof. Olufemi Ayodele Julius.

The 48th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria.

Theme: Soil Health and Climate Change Agriculture (CSA) for Resilient Food System.

30/07/2024

Welcome Address by the Chief Host and Chairman of the occasion, Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

THEME: Soil Health and Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) For Resilient Food Security System.

VENUE: National Centre for Women’s Development, Tafawa Balewa way, Central District, Abuja.

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