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About OAPTIN

Organic Agriculture Project in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria — building capacity for sustainable, agrochemical-free farming since 2004.

Our Story

History & Background

The Organic Agriculture Project in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria is a university-based project with an outreach to Nigeria and the rest of sub-Saharan Africa. Established as a non-profit project in June 2004, OAPTIN's concept of organic agriculture is the production of food and fibre without the use of agrochemicals harmful to human health or the environment — including environmentally friendly technologies that help upgrade marginal production resources for increased food production.

The OAPTIN logo consists of a garden fork (for turning manure), a seedling (representing the plant/crop component of the mandate), a cockerel (representing the livestock component), a green halo (for a safe environment), and a red ribbon highlighting the project mission.

OAPTIN delegation visit

“Good food, safe food, plenty to eat all the time.”

Mission: Sustainable food security.

What We Stand For

Core Values

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Sustainability
Long-term ecological health over short-term agricultural gain.
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Research Excellence
Evidence-based approaches grounded in peer-reviewed inquiry.
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Collaboration
Cross-institutional partnerships leveraging Nigeria's academic talent.
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Food Security
Safe, nutritious food for all Nigerians through organic systems.
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Innovation
Adapting modern agronomic science to indigenous farming knowledge.
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Capacity Building
Empowering the next generation of Nigerian agripreneurs.
Leadership

Organisational Structure

AO
Prof. Adebayo Okafor
President
FUNAAB, Abeokuta
IM
Dr. Isiaka Mohammed
Secretary General
IBB University, Lapai
CN
Prof. Chioma Nwosu
Editor-in-Chief, JOAEN
University of Ibadan
EA
Dr. Emeka Adeyemi
WELP Director
FUOYE, Oye-Ekiti
FK
Prof. Fatima Kadiri
Research Coordinator
ABU, Zaria
SO
Dr. Samuel Obi
Conference Chair
OAU, Ile-Ife
BU
Dr. Blessing Uche
Treasurer
FUTA, Akure
HM
Prof. Hauwa Musa
North-East Coordinator
Unimaid, Maiduguri