Cosmopolitan University Abuja
Mission
To drive the transformation of agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa by advancing climate-smart practices through cutting-edge research, innovative education, collaborative partnerships, fostering resilience, enhancing capacity, and ensuring sustainability in agricultural systems to mitigate the impacts of climate change and promote food security, livelihoods, and environmental conservation.
Digital Transformation
Leveraging AI, IoT, and satellite tech for precision farming.
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Our Mandate Areas
Driving sustainable agricultural transformation through strategic focus areas that address climate challenges and promote innovation
CCSA CEO Visits Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, to Forge Strategic Partnership
CCSA CEO Visits Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, to Forge Strategic Partnership
Abubakar Abdulgafar
October 6, 2025
CCSA CEO Wins Outstanding Presentation Award at IEEE IHTC 2025 at University of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
CCSA CEO Wins Outstanding Presentation Award at IEEE IHTC 2025 at University of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Abubakar Abdulgafar
August 15, 2025
NiCERT, Centre for Climate-Smart Agriculture (CCSA) Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Agricultural Standards and Export Readiness
NiCERT, Centre for Climate-Smart Agriculture (CCSA) Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Agricultural Standards and Export Readiness
Abdulrahman Dauda Gaya
August 11, 2025
CCSA, Gotomo Farms, and Bin Khalifa Group Sign MoU to Launch 1,000-Hectare Climate-Smart Agriculture Project in Niger State
Partnership aims to advance digital and sustainable farming practices across Nigeria
Abubakar Abdulgafar
October 20, 2025
CCSA Launches Certificate Programme in Digital & Climate-Smart Agriculture
A partnership between Cosmopolitan University Abuja’s Centre for Climate-Smart Agriculture (CUA-CCSA), Tamallan Foundation, Iya Foundation, Mariya Foundation, Audu Bako College of Agriculture, and Danbatta-Makoda Microfinance Bank Ltd. has launched a pioneering Certificate Programme in Digital and Climate-Smart Agriculture (DCRA) on June 9, 2025.
Abdulrahman Dauda Gaya
June 16, 2025
CCSA and Jigawa State Government Empower 60 Educators in Climate-Smart Agriculture
CCSA and Jigawa State Government Empower 60 Educators in Climate-Smart Agriculture
Abubakar Abdulgafar
April 14, 2025
Standard Bank Group and CCSA Partner to Train Next Generation of Agricultural Innovators
Standard Bank Group and CCSA Partner to Train Next Generation of Agricultural Innovators
Abubakar Abdulgafar
September 15, 2025
CCSA Partners with Virtual Irrigation Academy (VIA) to Train a New Generation of Climate-Smart Agricultural Leaders
Centre for Climate-Smart Agriculture (CCSA) Partners with Virtual Irrigation Academy (VIA) to Train a New Generation of Climate-Smart Agricultural Leaders
Abubakar Abdulgafar
September 22, 2025
Cosmopolitan University MakerSpace Welcomes NJFP Fellows to Drive Innovation in Climate-Smart and Digital Agriculture
Cosmopolitan University hosted a special engagement at its state-of-the-art MakerSpace to integrate fellows of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) into its innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Kabir Musa Ringim
September 24, 2025
Communiqué of the Induction and Orientation Program on Climate-Smart and Digital Agriculture Research Initiative
This is communiqué of the induction and orientation program on climate-smart and digital agriculture research initiative held simulteneously at the auditorium of Cosmopolitan University, Abuja and State Secretariat Dutse, Jigawa State.
Kabir Musa Ringim
September 8, 2025
Centre for Climate-Smart Agriculture Interacts with Foundations for Collaboration
CCSA held an interactive session with some foundations for possible collaboration. The aim of the meeting was to find a common ground, collaborate and work together t
Kabir Musa Ringim
August 6, 2025
Sustainable Agriculture: Dr. Rislan Kanya Build Global Alliances at Nebraska Innovation
Dr. Rislan Kanya, Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Climate Smart Agriculture at Cosmopolitan University Abuja, actively participated in the 2025 Water for Food Global Conference, hosted by the University of Nebraska, from April 28 to May 2, 2025 with a theme “Resilient Future: Water and Food for All”
Abdulrahman Dauda Gaya
May 22, 2025
Centre for Climate-Smart Agriculture (CCSA) and IFPRI Visit Cosmopolitan University Demonstration Farm Ahead of New Faculty Launch
The Centre for Climate-Smart Agriculture (CCSA) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) are partnering with Cosmopolitan University to establish a Faculty of Climate-Smart Agriculture and Sustainability in Abuja. As part of preparations, CCSA CEO Dr. Rislan Kanya and IFPRI Country Director Dr. Oliver Kirui Kiptoo visited the university’s demonstration farm and a partner site in Gwagwalada to assess ongoing agricultural innovations. The new faculty aims to integrate practical, data-driven education with cutting-edge research to build climate-resilient food systems. It will serve as a national model for hands-on learning, agri-tech innovation, and sustainable development.
Abubakar Abdulgafar
June 5, 2025
Strategic Partnership meeting with National Cotton Farmers Association of Nigeria
Today, the Center for Climate Smart Agriculture Cosmopolitan University held a follow-up meeting with the leadership of the National Cotton Association of Nigeria to further explore avenues for strategic partnership, building on the partnership agreement previously signed between the two organizations.
Abdulrahman Dauda Gaya
July 14, 2025
Centre for Climate-Smart Agriculture (CCSA) and NACOTAN Partner to Revitalise Cotton Farming in Nigeria
A strategic alliance poised to revolutionise Nigeria's agricultural sector, with a strong focus on sustainable cotton production, has been forged between Cosmopolitan University Abuja's Centre for Climate-Smart Agriculture (CCSA) and the National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN). A recent productive engagement between CCSA and NACOTAN highlighted a shared vision and laid the groundwork for a robust partnership aimed at transforming farming practices and empowering farmers through innovative, climate-smart solutions.
Abdulrahman Dauda Gaya
April 10, 2025
CCSA, NiWAB and SmartSourcing Limited Ink Landmark Agreement to Revolutionise Nigeria's Agricultural Sector
A significant step towards transforming Nigeria's agricultural landscape was taken today with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Nigerian Women in Agricultural Business Cooperative Society Limited (NiWAB), the Centre for Climate Smart Agriculture (CCSA) and SmartSourcing Limited. This tripartite partnership aims to establish a groundbreaking NiWAB Cooperative-Owned Climate-Smart Integrated Farm System, fostering food security, empowering female agripreneurs and promoting sustainable agricultural practices nationwide.
Abdulrahman Dauda Gaya
January 8, 2025
Nigerian Delegates Conclude Productive Visit to UNMC, Strengthening International Partnerships
A delegation from Nigeria, including Dr. Rislana Abdulazeez Kanya, Member of the Board of Trustees and CEO of the Centre for Climate-Smart Agriculture at Cosmopolitan University Abuja and also serving as Technical Adviser to the Governor of Jigawa State on ICT and Digital Economy and Professor Isah Yusuf Chamo, Commissioner of Higher Education Science and Technology for Jigawa State, Nigeria, concluded a successful three-day visit to the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and University of Nebraska Omaha from Wednesday, February 5, to Friday, February 7, 2025. The visit aimed to foster collaboration and explore opportunities for medical education and related partnerships.
Abdulrahman Dauda Gaya
February 10, 2025
Championing Sustainable Agriculture: Dr. Rislan Kanya Builds Global Alliances at Nebraska Innovation Tour
Dr. Rislan Kanya, Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Climate Smart Agriculture at Cosmopolitan University Abuja, actively participated in the 2025 Water for Food Global Conference, hosted by the University of Nebraska, from April 28 to May 2, 2025 with a theme “Resilient Future: Water and Food for All”
Abdulrahman Dauda Gaya
May 2, 2025
Research and Innovation
Develop, test and promote climate-smart agricultural technologies and practices to improve productivity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve resiliency to climate change.
Capacity Building
Develop innovative programs to increase the capacity of students, farmers, policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders on climate-smart practices with clear focus on agriculture
Public-private partnerships (PPPs)
Implement impactful projects by collaborating with the private sector, farmer's unions and associations, NGOs, CSOs, and international and multilateral organisations
Policy and Advocacy
Collaborate with government, civil society organisations (CSOs), and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to shape policies that support climate-smart agriculture
Digital Transformation
Leverage emerging technologies such as cloud computing, mobile technologies, AI and data analytics, IoT, satellite technologies, additive manufacturing, drones, and robotics technology to provide smallholder farmers with real-time data, precision farming solutions, improve yield and output as well as support resource optimisation
Events
May 20, 2025
Artificial Intelligence for Climate-Smart Agriculture
Apr 15, 2025
Machine Learning for Agricultural Data Analysis
May 13, 2025
AI-Driven Agricultural Advisory Services
Mar 29, 2025
AI-Powered Climate Information Systems
May 27, 2025
Capacity Building on AI for Climate-Smart Agriculture
May 20, 2025
