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05Oct

Local conferences in statistics

12:00 am - 11:59 pm
05Sep

International conferences in Education and Arabic

12:00 am - 11:59 pm
03Sep

International conferences on accounting

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Research and Innovation

The primary goal of this core area is to bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and real-world application by transforming innovative research output into accessible interventions that prevent disease, improve nutrition, and support sustainable development. The programs under this area addresses the following;

  1. Undernutrition (wasting, stunting growth, and underweight);
  2. Micronutrient deficiencies (Iodine, vitamin A, and iron) and excess
  3. Unhealthy diets and poor nutrition-related diseases (overweight, obesity) and diet-related diseases (such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes).

Objectives

  1. Develop nutraceuticals for managing nutritional diseases using indigenous functional foods and tropical medicinal plants
  2. Formulate therapeutic diets tailored to nutritional disease conditions
  3. Improve the nutritional content of staple foods through fortification

Climate-Smart Agriculture

This core area focuses on addressing food insecurity by encouraging the production of nutritious agro-products with extended shelf life using environmental friendly strategies, particularly in rural areas, to adapt to climate challenges and build healthier, more resilient communities using agro-processing and food preservation technologies.

Objectives

  1. To plant and conserve nutritious agro-products and medicinal plants.
  2. To reduce post-harvest loss  by extending shelf life.
  3. To encourage the use of environmental friendly strategies.
  4. To educate the rural populace on agro entrepreneurship,
  5. To encourage the adoption of climate smart agro-processing and food preservation technologies.
  6. To raise awareness about the nutritional, medicinal, and ecological importance of these plants and the risks of deforestation.

Nutrition Education and Information

The area aims to improve awareness on the dangers of macro and micro nutrient deficiencies, Unhealthy eating habit and other poor nutrition related diseases through series of programs including seminars, workshops, town-hall meeting, social media platforms and outreach with emphasis on the following;

  1. Early Life Nutrition
  2. Healthy eating
  3. Maternal Nutrition

Objectives

  1. To organize workshops, seminars, and conferences on relevant and emerging nutrition topics.
  2. To develop and deliver short certificate courses for health workers, educators, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs.
  3. To conduct community health talks and sensitization campaigns using physical gatherings and media platforms (radio, TV, social media).
  4. To design and distribute nutrition-focused materials such as posters, flyers, and audio-visual content.
  5. To collaborate with local leaders, health workers, and influencers to ensure widespread and culturally appropriate nutrition messaging.

Programs/Projects Background

The Center adopts a program/project-based approach to improve research translation on nutrition and nutrition related diseases. The key programs under CNRI are as follows;

Nutraceuticals and Phytotherapeutic Research Program (NPRP)

About the Program        
The program focuses on developing nutraceuticals using local nutritious and medicinal plants to manage nutritional diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases.

Objectives of the Program

  1. 1. To identify and catalogue indigenous medicinal plants and functional foods with health benefits
  2. To create safe, standardized nutraceutical products from validated ingredients
  3. To collaborate with food and pharmaceutical industries to bring products to market

Impact

  • Provide effective, plant-based solutions to common nutrition-related diseases.
  • Strengthen local food systems and reduce reliance on imported supplements.
  • Enhance the health and livelihoods of communities across Kaduna State and Nigeria.

Therapeutic Diets Formulation Program (TDFP)

About the Program
This program is dedicated to developing therapeutic diets made from locally available grains, vegetables, legumes, and nuts, and fortifying them with vitamins and minerals for the management of malnutrition and nutrition-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and malnutrition.

Objectives of the Program

  1. Identify and classify local grains, nuts and vegetables, relevant to specific nutritional conditions.
  2. Develop, fortify and validate therapeutic diets tailored to different nutritional diseases
  3. Collaborate with local food industries to scale up production and distribution of these diets for wider community use.

Impact

  1. Diversify therapeutic food options by creating evidence-based diets for managing conditions like diabetes, malnutrition, and obesity.
  2. Strengthen the local food system by using indigenous crops and reducing dependence on imported products.
  3. Improve health outcomes and economic well-being

Green Health Afforestation Program (GHAP)

The Green Health Afforestation Program aims to conserve and expand the availability of tropical medicinal and nutrient-rich plants by planting them in deforested, overharvested, and vulnerable areas. This initiative will enhance environmental sustainability, support both traditional and modern health systems, and serve as a foundation for the development of future nutraceuticals and phytotherapeutics.

Objectives

  1. Conserve biodiversity through the replanting and sustainable use of indigenous nutritional and medicinal plants.
  2. Restore degraded lands and mitigate climate change impacts through agroforestry practices.
  3. Empower communities with agroecological knowledge and economic opportunities linked to health and nutrition.
  4. Promote food and health sovereignty by increasing local access to functional foods and herbal remedies.

Impact

  1. Revived ecosystems through the reforestation of degraded and deforested lands with nutrient-rich and medicinal plant species.
  2. Improved community health by increasing access to locally sourced functional foods and traditional herbal remedies.
  3. Sustainable livelihoods created through the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of indigenous plants for commercial and therapeutic use.
  4. Increased climate resilience by promoting agroforestry and reducing vulnerability to desertification and food insecurity.
  5. Enhanced biodiversity conservation by protecting endangered and underutilized plant species with nutritional and medicinal value.

Agro-Processing and Preservation Innovation Program (AP-PIP)

The program focus on developing innovative methods for processing and preservation of perishable agricultural produce into products with greater shelf life while preserving their nutritional contents to reduce post-harvest losses and improve food availability.

Objectives

  1. To reduce post-harvest losses by introducing low-cost, effective processing and preservation techniques.
  2. To add value to local produce through product transformation, increasing income for farmers and agro-entrepreneurs.
  3. To promote food safety and quality through research-backed innovations in preservation and packaging.
  4. To support climate-resilient food systems using environmentally friendly and energy-efficient technologies.

Our Impact

  1. Extended the shelf life of perishable produce, ensuring year-round availability of nutritious foods in both rural and urban communities.
  2. Enabled value addition and access to new markets through the production of shelf-stable, branded products.
  3. Promoted food safety by introducing standardized, research-based preservation and packaging methods.
  4. Encouraged the adoption of energy-efficient, environmentally friendly technologies to support climate-resilient food systems.

Nutrition Education and Community Engagement Program (NECEP)

About the Program      
The program aimed at empowering individuals, professionals, and communities with the knowledge and tools needed to promote healthy living and combat nutrition-related diseases. The program combines formal training with grassroots engagement to ensure wide-reaching impact across Kaduna State and beyond.

It bridges the gap between scientific knowledge and everyday practice by offering tailored nutrition education, short courses, and mass outreach through local media and direct community interaction.

Objectives

  1. Build capacity among professionals and stakeholders to implement nutrition-sensitive interventions.
  2. Enhance community awareness on healthy eating, food safety, and disease prevention.
  3. Provide accessible short courses and certifications for health workers, educators, and food professionals.
  4. Counter nutrition misinformation through credible, culturally relevant content.
  5. Promote inclusive outreach to reach rural and marginalized populations with life-saving nutrition knowledge.

Impact  

  1. Established a trained network of nutrition advocates across sectors and communities.
  2. Reached thousands of people with practical, actionable nutrition advice.
  3. Strengthened the integration of nutrition education into schools and healthcare systems.            
  4. Increased awareness on issues such as child feeding, hygiene, obesity, and malnutrition prevention.
  5. Built community trust through culturally sensitive and inclusive outreach.