The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Professor Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, will deliver the university’s 111th Inaugural Lecture on March 27, 2025, focusing on Nigeria’s food insecurity despite abundant agricultural resources.

Themed “Farming Systems in Nigeria: Wallowing in Food Insecurity Amid Abundance,” the lecture will be held at the TETFund Auditorium, Main Campus, Uyo, and chaired by Professor Leo Daniel, Vice Chancellor of FUTIA.

Speaking to journalists, Professor Peter Esuh, Chairman of the Inaugural Lecture Planning Committee, highlighted that the event will convene scholars, policymakers, and agribusiness stakeholders to discuss farming inefficiencies, government policies, and solutions for sustainable food production.

Describing Professor Ndaeyo as a leading expert in farming systems and crop science, Esuh emphasized that the lecture will explore whether Nigeria’s food crisis stems from outdated practices, policy failures, or socio-economic challenges. It will also propose research-driven solutions to enhance

agricultural productivity and food security.

The university invites the government, private sector, and the public to participate in this critical discussion on transforming Nigeria’s agriculture.