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The International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC) convened a three-day SOIL VALUES Program Validation Workshop, from June 23 to 25, 2025 at the Exclusive Serene Hotel in Abuja.. The workshop aimed at promoting sustainable soil management techniques across the Sahel region, provided an important forum for reviewing preliminary findings and charting a course for future implementation.
CSEA's team, led by Dr. Oluwatosin Edafe (Research Fellow), along with researchers, Clinton Essang and Adejo Moses, played a critical role by providing technical guidance and facilitating engagement. Dr. Edafe commenced the workshop with a comprehensive presentation outlining the methodology and scope of the baseline study, laying the groundwork for stakeholder interaction. Clinton Essang guided participants through the study's analytical framework and key indicators, while Adejo Moses presented preliminary data that deepened knowledge and sparked critical conversation. The team also moderated breakout sessions on vital themes including soil health, agroecology, gender dynamics, and policy issues. These sessions enabled the co-creation of practical, actionable proposals for program advancement.
CSEA's leadership and facilitation were instrumental in fostering productive multi-stakeholder interaction. The team ensured that feedback from a varied range of participants was properly recorded in order to improve the final baseline report. Their contributions boosted the SOIL VALUES Program's legitimacy and inclusivity, confirming its goal of providing evidence-based, context-sensitive solutions for sustainable land use and agricultural resilience across the Sahel.
