IITA director-general says the development of rural communities was the panacea to poverty in Africa.
He said that the infrastructure would have a positive impact on breeders.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture states that it has released over 200 improved crop varieties in collaboration with Nigerian Research Institutions and other partners.
Diebiru-Ojo, a scientist, adopted the Semi-Autotrophic Hydroponics technology.
He, however, assured the state government of more support from the institute as it partners with it to deliver on its mandates.
The DG explained that the institute is a research institute that leverages developing technologies to provide excellent yields and quality seeds.
