Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria

Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria was established in , Built by in .

About Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria is a government body that regulates agricultural research in Nigeria. It seeks to develop a dynamic agricultural research network for Nigeria’s agricultural sustenance and export, improve the quality and quantity of produce for consumption and export and increase food security by contributing to the establishment of sustainable agricultural growth and development in Nigeria.

History of Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria

The Forestry and Veterinary Departments began undertaking research activities in 1920. Fishery research came in 1941. And after independence, different governments made efforts to enhance research processes in the country, using a variety of policies and implemented schemes. In 1999 the Federal Military Government signed the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria decree No 44 of May 26, 1999. Presidential Retreat on Agriculture and Food Security was held at Kaduna in December 2005 where weak linkage between research and agricultural production was identified as a major constraint in the Nigerian Agricultural sector, a report on this was submitted in July 2006. Further investigative steps were taken and as a result, The Research Council had an Executive secretary appointed and the council took off in November 2006.

Safety

The ARIC is located in a very safe place, there is not a threat to security here.

Best Time to Visit The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria

It is best to Visit ARIC during working hours, when corporate activities take place

Most Common Visitors

ARCN counts researchers, staff and government officials as its most common visitors.

Weather at Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria

Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria is located in Abuja North-Central of Nigeria.Thus, it experiences three weather conditions every year.  This includes a warm, humid rainy season and a blistering dry season.  In between the two, there is a brief interlude of harmattan occasioned by the northeast trade wind, with the main feature of dust haze and dryness. Temperatures can drop to as low as 16 degrees during the harmattan period.