Janet Edeme is a Nigerian agricultural scientist and plant biologist, who works as the Director of the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture at the African Union Commission (AUC/DREA), based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. AUC/DREA is a department within the African Union, responsible for promoting sustainable rural development through agriculture and the improvement of food security across the African continent.[1][2]
Janet Edeme | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | University of Ibadan (Bachelor of Science) (Master of Science) Texas A&M University (Doctor of Philosophy) |
| Occupation(s) | Agricultural Scientist and Plant Biologist |
| Years active | 1980 to present |
Background and education
editEdeme is a Nigerian national who was born, raised and educated in her home country. She holds a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Biology, specializing in Plant Pathology, awarded by the University of Ibadan. Her Doctor of Philosophy degree was jointly awarded by Ibadan University, the Texas A&M University, in College Station, Texas, United States and the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), in Ibadan.[3]
Work experience
editEdeme's work and research focuses on the field of agricultural science. She carried out post-doctoral research at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), in Nairobi, Kenya. She lectured at her alma mater, the University of Ibadan. She has also served as a consultant to intentional organisations, including the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).[3]
Other considerations
editEdeme is a member of the Governing Board of AfricaSeeds, the inter-government agency, within the African Union, that is responsible for implementing the African Seed and Biotechnology Programme.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Africa Lead (24 September 2015). "African Union, Africa Lead Agree to Collaborate on Support for Malabo Declaration and New Alliance". Bethesda, Maryland: Africaleadftf.org (Africa Lead). Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ FAO (22 June 2016). "AUC and FAO determined to promote agricultural mechanization". Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Archived from the original on 15 August 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ a b c AfricaSeeds (21 November 2017). "AfricaSeeds: Governing Board". Abidjan: Africa-seeds.org (AfricaSeeds). Retrieved 21 November 2017.