National Agricultural Extension, Research and Liaison Services

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The National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS)
AbbreviationNAERLS
Agency overview
Formed1963
Jurisdictional structure
Federal agency
(Operations jurisdiction)
Nigeria
Operations jurisdiction Nigeria
Legal jurisdictionThe National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services
Governing body President of Nigeria
Constituting instrument
  • Statute 19, separated ERLS from IAR in 1975
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersP. M. B. 1067, Zaria, Kaduna State - Nigeria.,Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Agency executive
  • Professor Yusuf Ahmad Sani, Managing Director/Chief Executive
Website
https://naerls.gov.ng/history/

National Agricultural Extension, Research and Liaison Services is an agency owned by the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the Ministry of Agriculture. It is one of the 18 National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) in Nigeria and Professor Emmanual Ikani was the Executive Director(NAERLS). [1] [2]

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History

The National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS) evolved from the Specialist Services Section of the former Northern Nigeria Ministry of Agriculture in 1963. Initially, it was known as the Research Liaison Section (RLS) and was later transferred to the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) in 1968. In 1975, the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Council separated ERLS from IAR and renamed it the Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (AERLS). AERLS became an independent institute within the Agricultural Complex of the University. In 1987, AERLS earned a national mandate and was transformed into NAERLS. NAERLS established 5 zonal offices in each of the 5 agro-ecological zones of Nigeria. Additionally, NAERLS established 6 Zonal Offices located in each of the 6 coordinating Research Institutes across the country. In 2024 the Agricultural Extension Revitalization Bill was presented to the National Assembly to boost the productivity and make the extension agent more organised. [3] [4] [5]

Functions

NAERLS comprises six programmes with oversight and implementation functions that cater to different aspects of agricultural development. The Agricultural Communication Research Programme explores effective communication strategies, while the Agricultural Economics and Resource Management Programme focuses on economic analysis and optimal resource allocation. The Agricultural Performance and Evaluation Programme assesses project impact, identifying areas for improvement. Agricultural Extension Research Programme develops innovative extension approaches to boost productivity. The Extension Training and Outreach Programme builds capacity through training and outreach activities, while the Library, Documentation, and Information Resource Programme provides access to agricultural information and documentation. [6] [7] [8]

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