Why Aglobe Development Center?
AGLOBE Development Center, headquartered in Nigeria and operating in sub-Saharan Africa, is a Non-Profit/Governmental Organization (NGO) dedicated to research initiatives. It focuses on three core pillars: Agriculture, Technology, and Urban and Rural Development and Empowerment. To facilitate initial testing and experimentation, the center has a compact station and a partial greenhouse spanning an area of approximately 9 square meters. Additionally, plans are underway to establish larger Living Labs (LLs) comprising a greenhouse of around 60 square meters and an office space. These upcoming facilities will be situated in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria.
Technology deployed in LL
Aquaponics, Insect Farming Rabbit and Snail Farming
Crops
Silver cock's comb, Spiny amaranth, Nalta jute,
Okra, Lettuce,
African eggplant, Wild cabbage,
Fish (African Catfish and Tilapia),
Giant African snail, Black Soldier Fly.
Target stakeholders
Fish and vegetable farmers,
cooperatives, policy-makers and vulnerable groups.
Goal
Providing healthy food and improved nutritional diet to (peri-)urban population while conserving the environment as well as empowering vulnerable groups through innovative production
techniques and practices.
Latest News
16-11-2023 at Aglobe Development Center
17-09- 2023 at Aglobe Development Center Living Lab
15-09-2023 at Aglobe Development Center
28-08-2023 at the Aglobe Development Center Living Lab
27-08-2023 at the Aglobe Development Center Living Lab
13-08-2023 at the Aglobe Development Center Living Lab
04-08-2023 at Aglobe Development Center Living Lab
As we speak, at Aglobe Development Center Living Lab in Nigeria the cutting of the fish tanks is taking place, signifying an important leap towards our pursuit of innovation and advancement. This deliberate action underscores our unwavering dedication to shaping sustainable practices and harnessing the capabilities of modern technology. As the fish tank undergoes its transformation, it becomes a visual representation of our commitment to sculpting a future that places emphasis on efficiency, collaboration, and environmental stewardship.