The Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria has sworn in its freshly elected leadership team. The group is dedicated to ensuring Nigerians have access to nutritious, chemical-free food.
Olayinka Olatunji now leads NOAN as president. He replaces Jude Obi, who held the position previously.
Olatunji's slate of executives brings a unified agenda to the role. They plan to strengthen organic farming through farmer empowerment, policy work, consumer outreach, youth recruitment, and sustainable food system development.
Speaking after his inauguration, Olatunji expressed gratitude for the opportunity. His administration, he noted, will work to expand farmer opportunities and boost awareness of organic agriculture across the country.
The new president outlined his team's priorities in the coming months. "We're expanding membership engagement nationwide and pushing national awareness of organic farming," Olatunji said.
He added that strengthening farmer training programmes and building relationships with government and private bodies remain central goals. Partnership-building, according to him, will amplify NOAN's influence in national agricultural conversations.
Olatunji brings serious credentials to the position. His post-doctoral training focused on soil science, and he's spent decades researching sustainable farming and influencing policy.
His work has centred on farming methods that restore soil and increase yields without chemical inputs. Smallholder farmers have benefited significantly from his approach and research direction.
Notably, Olatunji has cultivated strong ties with government agencies, international bodies, and local farming communities. These relationships position him well to advocate for climate-smart agriculture and food security in Nigeria.
Abosede Ekwonye, the new public relations officer, spoke on recruitment strategy. NOAN intends to attract younger farmers through deliberate partnership-building with agricultural youth groups.
She told reporters the association will boost its social media footprint and media engagement. Better digital presence, she stressed, helps the organisation reach more Nigerians.
NOAN's commitment remains unchanged despite the transition. The organisation will continue supporting farmers, protecting public health, promoting environmentally sound practices, and advancing national food security.
Olatunji's team has extended an open invitation to members, partners, and media outlets. NOAN is calling on all stakeholders to support its vision for a healthier, more sustainable Nigeria.
