Dr. Helen Adeniyi Aderibigbe
Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Kogi State
All Progressives Congress Kogi State
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Dr. Helen Adeniyi Aderibigbe is the Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology in Kogi State, appointed in March 2024. A seasoned agronomist and former head of research at NIHORT, she brings strong research and innovation credentials to government. Since taking office, she has delivered talks on AI and security, engaged tech innovators, partnered with KSU on digital capacity-building, and aligned the ministry with NASRDA to boost local science infrastructure and technological growth.
Education
- B.Agric (Crop Production) — University of Ilorin
- M.Sc (Agronomy) — University of Ibadan
- Ph.D (Agronomy) — University of Ilorin
- Early education in Ekinrin-Adde, Kogi State
Professional Background
- Former Assistant Director of Research and Head of Farming Systems Programme, National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan
- Active researcher in horticulture, farming systems, organic agriculture, innovation, and technology. Published in local and international journals; participated in global agricultural forum
- As Commissioner, she delivered a high-profile lecture on AI, security, and emerging economies in Africa at a national security summit (NISS) in April 2024.
- Advocated for tech graduates to "add value to yourselves" at a gala for street tech innovators in December 2024.
- Visited Kogi State University (KSU), Kabba, in September 2024 to assess ICT, digital literacy, and innovation needs and pledged support for collaboration.
- Oversaw a strategic partnership between Kogi State and NASRDA to enhance science and technology integration in June 2024.
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