"After my retirement from the army, Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Ibadan, was the only Institute I knew could give me what I needed to develop a viable commercial farming enterprise. I came and learnt under the tutelage of eminent scientists from the Institute. This knowledge was contributory to my success in agriculture. The time spent with the Institute was rewarding and beneficial. Since then, I have been following the activities of the Institute with interest, and I am so happy to hear about your numerous achievements in soil, crops and livestock management that had impacted the lives of farmers that we are witnessing today".