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CERCORD

The objective of CERCORD is to strengthen human and material capacity for agricultural development especially as relates to root crop production and processing. The Centre is focused on research, teaching, training and product development which targets innovative emerging areas of need, industrial manpower demand and basic skill acquisition. The proposed action plans to achieve these objectives are divided into three broad activities: capacity building, research activities and product development in collaboration with the industry and other stakeholders in root crop production and processing.

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We are dedicated to advancing the study and application of root crops, with a particular focus on improving food security, nutrition, and livelihoods in Nigeria.

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CENTRE OPERATIONS

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike has robust faculties in Crop and Soil sciences, Food Science and Technology, Engineering, Agriprenureship and Sustainable Technology Transfer. Hence, there is a need to harness the expertise by the Centre in order to be effective and distinct. In view of the above, the Centre major activities will be based on crop production, food processing and postharvest technology, mechanization, automation of processing system, research dissemination and farm management.

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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Farm mechanization and automation

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Root and tuber Agronomy

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Food Processing and Postharvest technology

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Food Processing and Postharvest technology

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PATH TO A GREATER UNIVERSITY

Professional Programmes

To ensure that academic & professional programmes are and remain accredited by the relevant bodies.

Research & Innovation

To make the university a research, innovation and development hub for Abia state development.

Infrastructural Facilities

To ensure that infrastructural facilities are improved upon and readily available for seamless performance

Internal Revenue

To improve internal generation of revenue with the aim of achieving financial sustainability

Welfare of Staff and Students

To promote the welfare of staff and students in the university.

Sports Activities

To promote participation To promote participation i To promote participation in the university.

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Building a vibrant community of creative and accomplished people

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Recreation & Wellness

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