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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.
Organic produce from OAPTIN partner institutions

Organic produce grown, sold, and studied across OAPTIN's partner network.

Leadership

Organisational Structure

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Prof. B. Kehinde
National Coordinator
Vice Chancellor, FUNAAB
MA
Dr. M.S. Askira
Deputy National Coordinator
VO
Prof. V.I.O. Olowe
Interim National Coordinating Scientist
YG
Dr. Yahaya Garba
Interim National Secretary
PO
Prof. P.M. Olorunmaiye
Interim National Treasurer
AA
Dr. Amos Ayuba
Zonal Coordinator, North East
CA
Dr. C.N. Atoma
Zonal Coordinator, South-South
OA
Dr. O. Adaobi
Zonal Coordinator, South-East
YA
Dr. Yinka Adewoyin
Zonal Coordinator, South West
Conference Hosts

Local Organising Committees

17th Annual Conference — OAPTIN Oye-Ekiti 2024
Hosted by Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)
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Committee Leadership
  • Prof. Olubode O.O. — Chairman
  • Prof. Ibraheem O. — Vice Chairman
  • Dr. Mrs. Bamigboye O.T. — Secretary
Secretariat
  • Dr. Mrs. Bamigboye O.T. — Secretary
  • Mrs. Okojie O. — Asst. Secretary
  • Dr. Paiko S.T. — Member
Scientific / Technical
  • Dr. Jesuyon O.M.A. — Chairman
  • Prof. Olubode O.O. — Member
  • Prof. Ibraheem O. — Member
  • Dr. Tolulope Ariyomo — Member
  • Dr. Ilori A.O.A. — Member
  • Dr. Tella A. — Member
Publicity / ICT
  • Dr. Ayanda Olusola — Chairman
  • Dr. Balogun Wole — Member
  • Mr. Omotoso Olufemi — Member
Welfare / Protocols
  • Dr. Mrs. Adepeju A.B. — Chairman
  • Dr. Adio M.O. — Member
  • Dr. Adekoya M. — Member
  • Dr. Olasunkanmi J.B. — Member
  • Mrs. Fanu A.T. — Member
Logistics (Transportation & Field Trip)
  • Dr. Ogunleye K.S. — Chairman
  • Dr. Paiko S.T. — Member
  • Dr. Oyegbami G.A. — Member
  • Dr. Mrs. Adepeju A.B. — Member
Budget / Finance
  • Prof. Olubode O.O. — Chairman
  • Dr. Mrs. Fabamise D.B. — Financial Secretary / Treasurer
  • Dr. Sobowale A. — Member
  • Dr. Babalola T. — Member
Communique Drafting
  • Prof. Ibraheem O. — Chairman
  • Dr. Mrs. Bamigboye O.T. — Secretary
  • Dr. Paiko S.T. — Member
18th Annual Conference — OAPTIN Port Harcourt 2025
Hosted by University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
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Scientific / Technical Committee
  • Prof. A.A. Tanimola — Chairman
  • Prof. A.A. Aiyeloja — Member
  • Prof. U.D. Chima — Member
  • Prof. U.E. Udensi — Host
  • Prof. E.S. Erondu — Co-Host
  • Prof. A. Henri-Ukoha — Member
  • Prof. B.O. Agaviezor — Member
  • Prof. U. Zakka — Member
  • Dr. C. Ifeanyi-Obi — Member
  • Dr. O.O. Tanimola — Member
  • Mr. S.I. Ofuru Joseph — Member
Exhibition Committee
  • Prof. A.T. Ibim — Chairperson
  • Prof. A. Emodi — Member
  • Dr. O. Jike-wai — Member
  • Dr. H. Dienye — Member
  • Miss D. Olumati — Member
  • Mr. Sam. U. Nwokugha — Member
  • Mr. Boma Iriso — Member
  • Dr. Henry Anozie — Member
  • Dr. Alex Aminini — Member
Welfare Committee
  • Prof. A. Henri-Ukoha — Chairperson
  • Dr. A.O. Nengi-Benwari — Member
  • Dr. W. Orunaboka — Member
  • Dr. Charity Fredrick — Member
  • Prof. J.A. Orluchukwu — Chairman, LOC
Logistics / Publicity Committee
  • Dr. Victor Okereke — Chairman
  • Dr. Henry Anozie — Member
  • Dr. I.C. Davies — Secretary, LOC
  • Mrs. Irene Nwokolo — Member
Finance / Fund Raising Committee
  • Prof. O.J. Kamalu — Chairman
  • Prof. M.I. Godwin-Egein — Member
  • Prof. A.T. Ibim — Member
  • Dr. Victor Wabali — Member
  • Dr. C. Ifeanyi-Obi — Member
Event Venue Committee
  • Prof. B.O. Agaviezor — Chairman
  • Dr. W. Orunaboka — Member
  • Dr. Henry Anozie — Member
  • Mrs. Irene Nwokolo — Member