National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS)

26/04/2026

26/04/2026

Bulletin No 39 26th April, 2026
NAERLS Listed Among 50 MDAs with Integrity
The National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services has been recognized as one of the 50 most ethically compliant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Nigeria, following a comprehensive assessment of public institutions across the country.
The Executive Director of NAERLS, Prof. Y. A. Sani, was on April 24, 2026, honored with the Integrity Icon of Nigeria (IION) award. The recognition highlights his exemplary leadership and commitment to ethical standards in public service. The award was presented by Prince Salih Musa Yakubu, Executive Director of the Centre for Ethics and Self Value Orientation.

Speaking during the presentation at the NAERLS boardroom, Yakubu explained that his organization conducted a 12-month investigation covering 250 strategic government agencies, evaluating their contributions to national development and adherence to ethical practices. According to him, only 50 agencies met the required standards for transparency, accountability, and quality service delivery.
“These agencies are classified as highly rated, ethically responsible, public service-compliant, and among the least corrupt MDAs,” Yakubu stated, noting that NAERLS earned its place among this select group.
In addition to the individual honor, NAERLS received a Certificate of Corporate Ethics and Integrity Compliance, having emerged second among parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Letters of commendation were also presented to principal officers of the institution for their professionalism and commitment to ethical public service administration.
Receiving the award on behalf of the Executive Director, the Deputy Director of NAERLS, Prof. M. M. Jaliya, expressed gratitude to the Centre for Ethics and Self Value Orientation for recognizing the agency’s efforts. He emphasized the importance of collaborative action in combating corruption and promoting ethical standards across public institutions.
Jaliya noted that organizations like the Centre play a vital role in strengthening accountability frameworks, adding that sustained commitment to integrity is essential for achieving national development goals.
The recognition marks a significant milestone for NAERLS, reinforcing its reputation as a leading institution in ethical governance and service delivery within Nigeria’s public sector.
For more information about NAERLS and its services, visit www.naerls.gov.ng or contact the NAERLS headquarters in Zaria and its zonal offices nationwide.
Public Relations, Protocols, and Advancement Unit
NAERLS, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

22/04/2026

You are watching Baturen Gona live on ABU FM featuring Prof. Rilwanu Umar.

21/04/2026

National Agricultural Commodity Prices from major markets across Nigeria. The price information is for the week ending 19th April, 2026.

21/04/2026

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026, for the 42nd edition of our live phone-in radio program, (Baturen Gona). This week's episode will feature Prof. Rilwanu Umar from the Livestock and Fisheries Programme, NAERLS. He will be talking about the topic "Catfish Production."
As usual, the program comes up every Wednesday between 11:00am and 12:00pm. Tune in to ABU 101.1 FM radio or watch us live on the NAERLS page via National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS). Join Umar Aliyu and Aminu Balarabe on the program.
The number to dial remains 09024538253.
Place a call and make your contributions to the program. Remember to subscribe, like, and share the link.

NAERLS is saddled with the responsibility disseminating proven agricultural technologies/ information & advance the frontiers of Extension in Nigeria.

15/04/2026

You are watching Baturen Gona live on ABU FM, featuring Dr. Aliyu Yari Abdullahi, H.O.U., Adopted Villages and Schools Outreach, NAERLS, ABU Zaria.

14/04/2026

National Agricultural Commodity Prices from major markets across the country. The price information was sent by our Zonal Collating officers and was compiled by the National Commodity Prices team from our Headquarters.
The price data was for the week ending 12th April, 2026.

14/04/2026

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, 15th April, 2026, for the 41st edition of our live phone-in radio programme, (Baturen Gona). This week's episode will feature Dr. Aliyu Yari Abdullahi, Head of Unit, Adopted Villages and Schools Outreach, NAERLS. He will be talking about the topic "The Importance of an Extension Agent to the Farmer."
As usual, the programme comes up every Wednesday between 11:00am to 12:00pm. Tune in to ABU 101.1 FM radio or watch us live on NAERLS page via www.facebook.com/naerls1. Join Umar Aliyu and Aminu Balarabe on the Programme.
The number to dial remains 09024538253.
Place a call and make your contributions on the Programme. Remember to subscribe, like and share the link.

08/04/2026

Agricultural Commodity Prices from major markets across Nigeria. The price information is for the week ending 5th April, 2026.
The price data was collated by our zonal collation officers and compiled by our national collation team at our headquarters.

07/04/2026

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, 8th April, 2026, for the 40th edition of our live phone-in radio programme, (Baturen Gona). This week's episode will be featuring Prof. Sani Isiaku of the Agricultural Economics Programme, NAERLS. He will be talking about the topic "The Importance of Keeping Farm Records."
As usual, the programme comes up every Wednesday between 11:00am to 12:00pm. Tune in to ABU 101.1 FM radio or watch us live on NAERLS page via www.facebook.com/naerls1. Join Umar Aliyu and Aminu Balarabe on the Programme.
The number to dial remains 09024538253.
Place a call and make your contributions on the Programme. Remember to subscribe, like and share the link.

01/04/2026

25/03/2026

Bulletin No 38 24th March, 2026

CBN Statistics Department Visits NAERLS to Strengthen Data-Driven Agricultural Policy
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistics Department on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS) as part of efforts to deepen collaboration on data-driven agricultural policy development.
The CBN delegation was led by Malam Abubakar Inuwa, a Deputy Director in the department, while the NAERLS team was received on behalf of the Executive Director by Professor M. M. Jaliya, Deputy Director of the institution.

The meeting commenced with a detailed presentation on NAERLS’ mandate and its strategic approaches to reaching farmers across Nigeria. The presentation, delivered by Professor Jaliya, highlighted the organization’s nationwide extension services and its role in generating agricultural data. Contributions were also made by other members of the NAERLS management team in attendance.
Speaking during the session, Malam Inuwa emphasized that the CBN, under its current leadership, is repositioning its policy implementation strategies to be more evidence-based. He noted that the Bank is increasingly focused on building a robust implementation framework supported by reliable data.
“The Bank now has an implementation framework,” he stated, adding that the CBN is actively seeking credible data to better understand risks across the agricultural value chain.
He further explained that the CBN is particularly interested in gathering detailed information on specific agricultural sectors targeted for intervention. As part of this effort, he appealed to NAERLS to provide access to data generated through its Agricultural Performance Survey (APS) reports. Inuwa also assured NAERLS of the Bank’s willingness to reciprocate by sharing relevant datasets and information that could support research and planning.
In his response, Professor Jaliya welcomed the initiative, describing it as a positive step toward strengthening institutional collaboration and improving the quality of agricultural data in Nigeria. He expressed NAERLS’ readiness to work closely with the CBN in facilitating data exchange for improved policy outcomes.

At the close of the meeting, Professor Tunji Iyiola, Assistant Director in charge of Research, Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation at NAERLS, was appointed as the contact person. He will coordinate the exchange of data and information between both institutions to support effective policy implementation.
The visit underscores a growing emphasis on inter-agency collaboration and the use of data analytics in addressing challenges within Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
For more information about NAERLS and its services, visit www.naerls.gov.ng or contact the NAERLS headquarters in Zaria and its zonal offices nationwide.
Public Relations, Protocols, and Advancement Unit
NAERLS, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria