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Photos: IITA Names Research Institute in Congo DRC after Obasanjo

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The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has named its newly-built Research Centre, in Kalambo Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, after former Nigerian president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

Named ‘President Olusegun Obasanjo Research Campus’ the centre was inaugurated on Wednesday by President Félix Tshisekedi of Congo DRC.

Dignitaries that witnessed the ceremony included, the Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde and President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina.

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President Félix Tshisekedi (first right) while inaugurating the centre. Governor Seyi Makinde is standing first from right.
Makinde and Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina chatting during the ceremony
Some of the dignitaries at the ceremony
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