Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN)
Location
Idi-Ayunre, Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Website
www.crin.gov.nginfo@crin.gov.ng
OVERVIEW
The Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) is Nigeria's premier research institution dedicated to the development and improvement of cocoa and other tree crops. Established in 1964, CRIN applies science and technology to increase productivity, improve quality, and add value to its mandate crops while disseminating research findings through extension services and capacity building.
Our Vision
To be a centre of excellence of international repute in the research and development of Cashew, Cocoa, Coffee, Kola, and Tea.
Our Mission
To conduct innovative research that enhances the production, quality, and value addition of mandate crops while disseminating findings through effective extension services and stakeholder capacity building for national development.
Our Mandate
The institute is mandated to conduct research on six crops throughout Nigeria:
. Cocoa
. Coffee
. Cashew
. Kola
. Tea
. Black Plum
Core Values
Excellence, Innovation, Research Integrity, and Stakeholder Development
Facilities and Infrastructure
Research Laboratories
Extension Service Units
Training Centers
Value Addition Facilities
Information and Documentation Center
Key Objectives
Apply science and technology to increase crop productivity
Improve quality and value addition of mandate crops
Disseminate research findings through extension services
Build capacity of stakeholders
Enhance national agricultural development
Research Focus
CRIN's research activities are structured into various directorates including:
. Research Operations
. Research Outreach
. Value Added Research
. Production and Substations
. Training
. Planning
National and International Collaborations
The institute maintains active partnerships with:
International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN)
AACE Foods
Historical Evolution
1964: Established as successor to Nigerian Substation of West African Cocoa Research Institute
1964: Mandate expanded to include kola and coffee research
1975: Further expansion to include cashew and tea research
Present: Comprehensive research institute covering six mandate crops
Impact Areas
Agricultural Research Development
Crop Improvement
Farmer Capacity Building
Extension Services
Value Addition Research
Technology Transfer
CRIN continues to play a vital role in Nigeria's agricultural sector, particularly in tree crop research and development, contributing significantly to the nation's agricultural productivity and economic growth through innovative research and stakeholder engagement.
Leadership
Executive Director: Dr. P.O. Adebola
Director, Research Operations: Dr. S.O. Agbeniyi
Director, Research Outreach: Dr. A.O. Adedeji
Director, Budget, Monitoring and Evaluation: Dr. A.O. Famaye
Director, Planning: Dr. O.S. Ibiremo
Director, Training: Dr. R.R. Ipinmoroti
Director, Production and Substations: Dr. M.O. Ogunlade
Location
Idi-Ayunre, Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Website
www.crin.gov.nginfo@crin.gov.ng