Kenneth Fafa Egbadzor, Ghana
"The effort of the breeder as well as the farmer is in vain if the crop harvested is not accepted by the consumer; this is what brings in the issue of end-user trait. My breeding goals would be to produce crops that cope with changing environmental conditions and yet meet consumer taste"... read more
Olubunmi Dorcas Ibitoye, Nigeria
"This scholarship to study plant breeding again re-ignites the passion in me to help feed my country and not only to put food on their table but a well-balanced food that will make them less vulnerable to food-related sicknesses."...read more
Mahamadou Salifou, Niger
"Having studied Agriculture and Biology at school my love for crops became stronger. It has so much convinced me that God has assimilated this present life to what happens in the field"...read more
Maureen Fonji Atemkeng Nkoumki, Cameroon
"I intend to give cowpea farmers varieties they can rely on for food, cash and nitrogen supply. This is possible since I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"...read more
Nofou Ouedraogo ,Burkina Faso
”Effort and courage are not enough without purpose and direction - John F kennedy. So I am grateful to WACCI Programme for this opportunity given me" ...read more
Perpetua Okoro, Nigeria
"I consider the WACCI programme as a total package, as a challenge, an avenue for interaction with other scientists as well as a tool to turn a Paper breeder” into a “Seasoned breeder” who will positively affect the lives of millions of African Farmers and Consumers. "...read more
Priscilla Adofo, Ghana
"She believes she is closer than ever to achieving her dream. She is of the opinion that, by the end of the programme, she would be fully empowered with effective tools to impact the farmers and graduates in her country"...read more
Sissoko Sory, Mali
"I find the WACCI programme as an avenue to learn more efficient techniques for developing new varieties of sorghum tolerant to drought."...read more