On 20 October 2026, the Soil Science Society of Nigeria and the Africa Soil Information Community of Practice (CoP), facilitated by ISRIC, will jointly organise a webinar titled:
"History, Achievements and Global Impact of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria".
The webinar will feature a presentation by Prof. Bashiru A. Raji, Professor of Soil Science in the Department of Agronomy at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, and former President of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (2018–2022).
Prof. Bashiru A. Raji is a professor of soil science at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, with over 40 years of experience in teaching, research and academic leadership. He previously served as Vice Chancellor of Fountain University (2012–2016) and President of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (2018–2022). With more than 100 scientific publications to his name, he has also contributed his expertise to soil surveys, land degradation assessments and soil testing projects for national government institutions and international organisations, including the World Bank, AfDB, IFDC and FAO.
The webinar will explore the history and achievements of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria and its contributions to advancing soil science nationally and globally.
Date: 20 October 2026
Time: 14:30 Nigerian Time (WAT)