SSSN EXECUTIVE MEMBERS ​ (2024 – 2026​)

The New Executives returned at the AGM of the 48th Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria that took place at International Women Centre, Abuja (Abuja, 2024) 1. President: ​        Prof. J. M. Jibrin, – BUK, Kano 2. Vice President: Prof. O. T. Ande, – IAR&T, Ibadan. 3. Secretary: ​        Dr. J. C. Obi, – University of Uyo. 4. Assistant Secretary:  Prof. A. I. Read More…

COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE 48TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF NIGERIA

PREAMBLE The 48th Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria was hosted by the Department of Agricultural Land and Climate Change Management Services (ALCCMS), Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), Abuja, at the National Women Development Centre, FCT, Abuja, from Monday 29th July to Friday 2nd August 2024. The theme of the Conference was “Soils Health and CRead More…

The 47th Annual conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN)

The planned 47th conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) that was rescheduled for two times, because of insecurity issues and other challenges holds from Tuesday 19 to Saturday 23 September 2023 at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium of the University of Nigeria (UNN), Nsukka. The issue of the sit-at-home clamped down in some parts of the South-eastern area of the Country was a concRead More…

Communique of the 47th annual conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria held at the university of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, from 19TH – 23RD september, 2023

PREAMBLE The Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) held its 47th annual conference at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) from Tuesday 19 to Saturday 23 September 2023. The theme of the Conference was Tropical Soil and Water Resources Management: Climate Change Mitigations for Functional Ecosystem Services and Food Security. This theme indicates the intimate relationship existing betweRead More…

Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) collaborates with OCP Africa Fertilizers on specialty Fertiliser formulation in Nigeria

OCP Africa Nigeria Ltd is a subsidiary of OCP Group – a leading global provider of phosphate and its derivatives with almost 100 years of experience. OCP AFRICA was created in 2016 to contribute to the sustainable development of African agriculture. Based in Morocco, with a presence in 18 countries including Nigeria, as well as 12 subsidiaries and employees representing 17 nationalities, OCP AFRRead More…

PROF. IKPONMWOSA A. OGBOGHODO DELIVERED UNIVERSITY OF BENIN’S 11TH VALEDICTORY LECTURE.

Prof. Ogboghodo joined the service of the University of Benin as a Senior Lecturer in 2001. He was promoted Associate Professor and Professor in 2004 and 2007 respectively, which made him the First Professor in the Department of Soil Science and land Management in the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin. He has served the University of Benin in several capacities including Departmental PosRead More…