Dr. Yona Baguma appointed Director General @narouganda
He is a distinguished scientist and leader with vast experience in #agricultural research.
Dr. Yona takes over from Dr Ambrose Agona who's tenure ends this April 2023.
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- Today we were privileged to host HE Alpha Conde President of the Republic of Guinea. In his words, "I thought Morocco was ahead in agriculture research in Africa. I see that Uganda is a class apart. Even ahead of Norway and Holland." #AgricultureUG #AgriculturalResearch
- Join us in extending a warm welcome to the new Director of Research at Rwebitaba Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (RwebiZARDI) #NAROatWork
- Introducing the newly appointed Deputy Director General incharge of Research Coordination, Dr Swidiq Mugerwa. His appointment is effective 1st August, 2023.
- The honourable @FrankTumwebazek administers the first anti-tick vaccine for field trials @mbazardi NARO has produced a total of 3,000 doses of the candidate vaccines ready for these trials that will be carried out in Masindi, Ibanda, Apac and Nabilatuk districts.
- Dr. Moses Biruma has been appointed as the Acting Director of Research at the Abi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (AbiZARDI), which focuses on developing agricultural technologies for the West Nile Agro-ecological zone. AbiZARDI is particularly renowned for
- We're thrilled to welcome Frank Mugabi @framugas to the @narouganda family as our new Senior Communications Officer! 🚀✨Ready to elevate our communication game and share the incredible stories of agricultural innovation. 🌱📢#WelcomeToNARO #NewBeginnings 🌍👏
- The NARO family held a farewell party for the out going @NARO_DG- Dr. Ambrose Agona accompanied by his family at the Speke Resort Munyonyo. Staff & partners got to share their experiences of working with him over the years. Congratulations Dr. Agona for a job well done🎊🎊🎊
- The NARO Director General, Dr. Yona Baguma has this morning addressed the High-level Policy Workshop that is being held in Seoul, South Korea, in celebration of the 15th year anniversary of the Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA). Dr. Baguma is leading a
- In his remarks @FrankTumwebazek said any research agenda must be driven by indigenous knowledge and must speak to existing problems and resilience of eco systems. "We want research that can be consumed, adapted and impactful." #AAMC2023
- NARO Makes Breakthrough in the Development of an Anti-tick Vaccine naro.go.ug/anti-tick-vacc…
- Today marks a new chapter at NARO's National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) as Dr. Titus Alicai assumes the position of Director of Research. Dr. Alicai brings a wealth of experience to this role, having previously served as Director of Research at Rwebitaba ZARDI,
- Join us in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Kasozi Nasser @kasozinasser as the new director of research at @NaroBugizardi. His dedication to advancing agricultural research aligns seamlessly with our mission @narouganda
- The staff @narouganda today witnessed a change of #guard as 4 newly appointed Directors took office. The @NARO_DG officially received and welcomed the team to NARO Secretariat, Entebbe. The outgoing Directors handed over office and related assets to their successors.
