Centre for Agricultural Research & Extension Services
Who We Are
CARES was established in February 2017 sequel to the merger of Centre for Agricultural Research & Food Security and Agricultural Extension Outreach Centre’
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Administrative and Support Staffs
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Dr. B.G. Muktar
Director CARES
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Dr. Ado Nasiru
Deputy Director
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Dr. G.T. Ahungwa
Food Security Research
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Dr. Bello O. Gafar
Adaptive Research
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Dr. M. O. Orifah
Co-coordinator - M & E
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Dr. Umar Makinta
Development initiatives
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Our Mission
To strengthen the structural base for sustainable agricultural development and enhance food and nutrition security at the local, national and regional levels.
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Our Vission
To be a regional hub for action-research and extension delivery under an ecologically sound and sustainable agriculture for improve livelihoods and capacity building.
Our Mandate
The overall aim of the CARES is to strengthen the structural base in terms of agricultural research and extension with a view to making it more responsive to the yearnings and aspirations of farmers and other stakeholders within and outside the university.