{"id":17997,"date":"2026-06-20T13:01:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T13:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.iita.org\/news-item\/afdb-director-visits-regional-hub-for-fertilizer-and-soil-health-2\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T16:54:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:54:53","slug":"afdb-director-visits-regional-hub-for-fertilizer-and-soil-health-2","status":"publish","type":"news-item","link":"https:\/\/iita.org\/fr\/news-item\/afdb-director-visits-regional-hub-for-fertilizer-and-soil-health-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Le Directeur de la BAD visite le Centre R\u00e9gional pour les Fertilisants et la Sant\u00e9 des Sols"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dr Ibnou Dieng (tout \u00e0 gauche), Joseph Uponi (\u00e0 gauche), Dr Martin Fregene (au milieu), Dr Ennahli Lahcen (\u00e0 droite) et Dr Samuel Mesele (tout \u00e0 droite).<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Director of Agriculture and Agro-Industry, Dr Martin Fregene, paid a working visit to IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Africa, Dr Simeon Ehui, at the institute’s headquarters in Ibadan recently. He also visited the Fertilizer and Soil Health Hub for West Africa and the Sahel, launched in June 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Le Hub R\u00e9gional pour les Engrais et la Sant\u00e9 des Sols pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest et le Sahel a \u00e9t\u00e9 cr\u00e9\u00e9 pour soutenir la mise en \u0153uvre de la Plan d'action pour les engrais et la sant\u00e9 des sols en Afrique<\/a> et Feuille de route<\/a>, which was developed from the Lome Declaration in 2023 by the\u00a0Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). \u00a0The Hub will provide technical and financial support for fertilizer and soil health-related investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La D\u00e9claration d'Abuja de 2006<\/a>\u00a0ax\u00e9 sur les engrais pour r\u00e9soudre le probl\u00e8me critique de la faible productivit\u00e9 agricole ; cependant, de nombreux m\u00e9nages agricoles ont du mal non seulement avec l'accessibilit\u00e9 des engrais, mais aussi avec leur utilisation appropri\u00e9e. Les objectifs sp\u00e9cifiques du Hub sont organis\u00e9s autour d'un ensemble de fonctions cl\u00e9s qui abordent ces d\u00e9fis et s'appuient sur les opportunit\u00e9s pr\u00e9sent\u00e9es.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La visite avait pour but d'explorer les domaines d'alignement et de renforcer les efforts de collaboration en faveur de l'agriculture durable dans la r\u00e9gion. Elle a soulign\u00e9 l'engagement partag\u00e9 entre les deux organisations pour un continent autosuffisant sur le plan alimentaire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During Dr Fregene\u2019s tour of the Hub, IITA Soil Scientist and Soils4Africa Project Coordinator Dr Samuel Mesele presented the Regional Hub’s mission and initiatives, emphasizing its crucial role in coordinating and providing technical assistance to countries in the region regarding fertilizer and soil health management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He outlined the Hub’s 20 functions, bundled under seven focus areas: soil information, knowledge management and sharing, agronomy, capacity development, policy support, advocacy and awareness creation, and resource mobilization. Dr Mesele highlighted the Hub’s dedication to technical assistance in developing and implementing ongoing and upcoming fertilizer and soil health-related investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lors d'une visite du Hub, le responsable des services analytiques de l'IITA, Joseph Uponi, a soulign\u00e9 son r\u00f4le strat\u00e9gique dans le d\u00e9veloppement des technologies d'engrais et des syst\u00e8mes de sols en Afrique de l'Ouest et dans le Sahel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uponi took Dr Fregene through the Regional Hub’s laboratory, displaying state-of-the-art equipment for soil analysis. He demonstrated the significance of providing precise fertilizer recommendations. He also emphasized the potential to strengthen national systems and optimize fertilizer use efficiently with increased support for plant and soil analytical laboratories across West Africa and the Sahel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Le Dr Fregene a salu\u00e9 les efforts de collaboration de tous les partenaires impliqu\u00e9s dans le Hub R\u00e9gional pour leur engagement \u00e0 soutenir les petits exploitants agricoles et les gouvernements africains. Il a ajout\u00e9 que le Hub servira de plateforme pr\u00e9cieuse de collaboration avec la BAD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proposant des recommandations essentielles pour l'utilisation durable des ressources p\u00e9dologiques, il a indiqu\u00e9 qu'il explorerait l'int\u00e9gration du Hub R\u00e9gional dans le pipeline de projets de la BAD, en mettant l'accent sur la sant\u00e9 des sols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addressing the critical challenge of soil infertility, Dr Fregene reiterated the AfDB’s commitment to soil health, exemplified by the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) project. He stressed the importance of long-term soil sustainability, emphasizing the need to prioritize soil health for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Fregene’s visit underscores both organizations\u2019 shared commitment to advancing soil health and sustainable agricultural practices across Africa. His engagement with the Hub’s initiatives highlights the importance of collaborative efforts in ensuring the region\u2019s long-term agricultural productivity and food security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

L'IITA, en accueillant le Hub R\u00e9gional, souligne le r\u00f4le strat\u00e9gique de l'institut dans la transformation de l'agriculture, aidant les agriculteurs \u00e0 augmenter leur productivit\u00e9 et \u00e0 am\u00e9liorer la sant\u00e9 des sols \u00e0 travers l'Afrique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contribu\u00e9 par Anita Akinyomade<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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