The Director-General of the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr Ntereanya Sanginga and his wife, Charlotte, have been conferred with the ‘Aare and Yeye Afurugbin-ola of the source’ title by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. While conferring the chieftaincy title on Dr Sanginga and his wife, Oba Ogunwusi said the honour was a recognition of his giant strides and dedication to innovative agricultural development in the country and Africa. Former president, Obasanjo, on his part, said the conferment of the title on Dr Sanginga was well deserved giving the giant strides he has achieved as the first African DG of IITA. On his part, the Chief of State to the Oyo State Governor, Segun Ogunwuyi, the conferment of the chieftaincy title on Dr Sanginga was a recognition of excellence and dedication. He also thanked the Ooni for finding him and his wife worthy to be recognised as deserving of the title.

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 13, 2021 02:52 UTC