The West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), trains Plant Breeders in a PhD prog. & Seed Scientists in an MPhil prog. at the University of Ghana.
Accra, Ghana
Joined June 2015
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WACCI retweeted
Congratulations to Prof. @EY_Danquah, Founding Director of WACCI, on his appointment today as Founding Champion and Committee Chair of the Pan-African Plant Phenotyping Network (PAPP-Net) at IPPS 09 in Accra. A proud moment for WACCI and African agricultural research! 🌱
WACCI retweeted
Four years ago in Kigali, I received the 2022 Africa Food Prize.
I am back for #AFSF2026 with my eyes firmly on the future.
Africa is racing against time. We must move from participating in global agri-innovation to leading it through scientific discovery, innovation and impact.
That is the Africa we must build.
#AgriInnovation #AfricanAgriculture #FoodSystems
WACCI retweeted
Delighted to be speaking at EUCARPIA 70th Anniversary Celebration, an online event marking 70 years of scientific excellence, international collaboration, and innovation in plant breeding.
📅 2 July 2026
🕑 14:00 CEST
📄 The Zoom link to join the celebration is lnkd.in/dqmEe3XJ
WACCI retweeted
🌱 Phenotyping for All: Bridging the Gap in Global Agriculture! 🌍
The countdown is on for #IPPS9 in Accra, Ghana (Oct 11–16)! 🇬🇭
🔥 ACT FAST: Early Bird registration ends THIS FRIDAY!
👉 Lock in your spot: plant-phenotyping.org/index.…
#PlantPhenotyping #PlantScience #EarlyBird
WACCI retweeted
Yesterday at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, I shared a simple message: Africa cannot transform agriculture with business as usual.
China shows what is possible through bold policy, investment, and STI. The soybean platform is one of several game-changing national systems.
WACCI proves Ghana and Africa can do the same. I proposed a Ghana Academy of Agricultural Sciences and announced the June 16 launch of the GNRF by H.E. the President of Ghana.
Prof Daniel Dzidzienyo shared work on cassava for industry and markets.
We move forward through collaboration.
#Africa #Agriculture #Innovation #STI #WACCI #GNRF
WACCI retweeted
Congratulations to Prof. @EY_Danquah , Founding Director of the @wacci_gh and Board Chair of the Ghana National Research @gnrfofficial, on being recognised as one of the 100 Most Impactful Education Personalities in Africa, 2025, at the 4th Africa Education Summit.
#UG
WACCI retweeted
I am delighted to announce that Prof. Daniel Kwadjo Dzidzienyo will take over from me as substantive Director of WACCI, University of Ghana (Apr 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2028).
A key member of the WACCI leadership team since 2013, his appointment reflects our deliberate approach to leadership succession from within.
Congratulations, Prof. Dzidzienyo. May God grant you wisdom and strength.
#WACCI #Leadership #AfricanExcellence #FoodSecurity
WACCI retweeted
The 9th International Plant Phenotyping Symposium (#IPPS9) will be held in Accra, Ghana, Oct 12–16, 2026. Through collaboration between IPPN and the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) at the University of Ghana, we are bringing this global symposium to Africa for the first time.
More info: plant-phenotyping.org/ipps9
Please visit the site regularly as further information on registration and the programme becomes available.
#PlantPhenotyping #WACCI #FoodSecurity #AfricaScience
WACCI retweeted
Congratulations to the 2025 recipients of the UNESCO–Equatorial Guinea Prize for Research in the Life Sciences fellowship programme, Dr. Pearl Abu and Dr. Tegwinde Rebeca Compaore.
Their achievements reflect the growing impact of African researchers who are shaping global conversations in #health, #biotechnology, and #sustainabledevelopment.
UNESCO’s continued support through this fellowship underscores the importance of innovation in science and the vital role of women scientists in advancing Africa’s development agenda. This recognition also aligns with ongoing efforts across the continent to strengthen research capacity, expand postgraduate training, and promote gender equity in #highereducation and #STEM fields.
👏 Congratulations to both awardees!
#AAU #HigherEducationAfrica #UNESCO #LifeSciences #WomenInScience #STEMinAfrica #ResearchExcellence #AfricanUniversities #InnovationInAfrica
WACCI retweeted
I delivered the invited lecture today at the Modern Agricultural Innovation Institute, Hubei University, on Plant Breeding for Africa’s Agricultural Transformation.
I highlighted the power of NextGen talent, resilient seed systems, and new China–Africa opportunities in science and technology.
Thank you for the warm reception. @HuBU_res
#WACCI #ChinaAfrica #FoodSecurity #PlantBreeding
WACCI retweeted
Today at Ho Technical University, I delivered From Genes to Generations to a full house, and the standing ovation at the end said it all.
Ministers, industry leaders, global partners, and brilliant students filled the G.M. Afeti Auditorium.
Africa’s future is bright, and rooted in science, innovation and the power of young minds.
#FoodSystems #STI #HTU2025
WACCI retweeted
The African Plant Breeders Association (APBA) recently conferred a Meritorious Service Award on renowned Crop Scientist and 2022 Africa Food Prize Laureate, Prof. @EY_Danquah, Founding Director of @wacci_gh.
Read more: ug.edu.gh/news/african-plant…
#UG
WACCI retweeted
The West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana, is inviting applications for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme Scholarship for a Master of Philosophy in Seed Science and Technology at the University of Ghana.
Apply now : bit.ly/3W5wZWj
WACCI retweeted
Honoured to speak at the @WorldBank Annual Meetings Knowledge Café on “Powering Prosperity: Universities Driving Growth & Energy Jobs.”
“The next generation of Nobel laureates will come from Africa — if we unlock the potential of our universities.”
Let’s fund the ACEs, strengthen HBCU–ACE partnerships & invest in people.
#WACCI #ACEImpact #WorldBank #Africa #Innovation #EnergyJobs #HumanCapital
WACCI retweeted
Meet the newly elected Executive Committee of the African Plant Breeders Association (APBA)!
Elected at #APBAConf2025, this dynamic team of leaders will guide APBA’s mission to advance plant breeding, innovation, and food security across Africa.
Join us in congratulating them
WACCI retweeted
We are excited to announce that Prof. Eric Y. Danquah, Founding Director of WACCI, will be one of the Keynote Speakers at the APBA Conference 2025!
Join us in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from October 6–8, 2025.
Register today :
africanplantbreeders.org/
WACCI retweeted
Congratulations to Alumna Dr. Mercy Diebiru-Ojo on being named the 2025 Africa Food Prize Laureate.
Her groundbreaking work in transforming cassava and yam seed systems is improving yields, creating enterprises and strengthening food systems across West Africa.
#UGAlumni
WACCI retweeted
Tonight, we are honored to celebrate the incredible achievements of Dr. Mercy Diebiru-Ojo, the 2025 Africa Food Prize laureate from Nigeria. Her leadership in revolutionizing cassava and yam seed systems is transforming the lives of farmers across West Africa. By adapting advanced technology to produce millions of clean, high-yield seedlings, she has more than doubled crop yields and created new enterprises, proving how science and entrepreneurship can secure livelihoods and strengthen Africa’s food systems.
We are especially proud to have been a part of her journey - Dr. Mercy was supported by AGRA during her PhD studies at the West African Centre of Crop Improvement, University of Ghana. Today, she stands as a brilliant young scientist and a shining example of how investing in talent can unlock Africa’s agricultural transformation.
#AfricaFoodPrize #AFSForum2025 #AGRA #AGRAImpact #OurFoodOurFuture
WACCI retweeted
🌱 Global leaders at the #MSS100 Centenary Conference call for an Evergreen Revolution 🌍
🇮🇳 Dr. Quarraisha Abdool Karim & Prof. Ademola A. Adenle received the M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace from PM Modi.
🎤 Privileged to speak on building Africa’s next generation of agricultural leaders as a Special Invitee.
#FoodSecurity #Leadership #Sustainability
WACCI retweeted
Dr. Agyemang Danquah, Treasurer, APBA invites you to be part of this year’s conference, themed: “Winning the Race against Food Insecurity, Malnutrition, and Climate Change through Genetic Innovation.”
Date: October 6–8, 2025
For more details visit: africanplantbreeders.org
