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From Felix Ikem, Nsukka
The Southeast Zonal Coordinator of the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (NISS), Prof. Charles Asadu, has commended the International Union Soil Science (IUSS) for getting involved in creating awareness in the study of soil science among college students in Nigeria.
Asadu made the commendation in Nsukka yesterday during a workshop organized by NISS for secondary school students in Enugu North Senatorial District, held at the Soil Science Department, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) with the theme: “Workshop on Encouragement of Soil Science Awareness at the College Level in Nsukka, Eastern Nigeria.”
He said that the sensitization workshop which was sponsored by IUSS was aimed at encouraging secondary school students to study Soil Science and other related agriculture courses in the university, as well as to educate them on career opportunities in the study of soil science.
“It’s a welcome development that IUSS is getting involved in creating awareness in the study of soil science and other related agriculture courses in the university among the secondary school students in the country.
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“Their involvement will no doubt add value to the activities of NISS in creating awareness for best soil practice and management, as well as helping more people to understand what soil science is all about and its relevance in society.
“This workshop sponsored by IUSS will encourage the students intellectually, materially, and financially,” he said.
According to the Coordinator, the workshop was a follow-up of the Institute”s earlier sensitization tour of secondary schools in the area.
The high points of the workshop were the presentation of educational materials and textbooks on soil science and agriculture to each of the participating schools.
