Special interests: 35 years experience in Research Management and Institutional Development, Ex – Root Crops Pathologist IITA 1973-1981, Ex Director International Cooperation IITA 1981-1987, Ex Director General  WARDA 1987-1996, World Bank Advisor Crops 1997 – 2002, AATF Implementing Director 2002 -2004  - during this period strong partnership established between NGICA and AATF

Currently: free-lance consultant, and want to work to strengthen NGICA’s leadership role in Cowpea Productivity and Utilization in Africa.