Abiodun Adeeko (Ph.D) is an Agricultural Economist and Extension Specialist with over 17 years of experience in policy advisory, agricultural transformation, climate-smart practices, and Monitoring and Evaluation. Proven track record in managing donor-funded programs (World Bank, GIZ, COLEAD, USAID, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) and supporting the state and the federal governments, farmers... cooperatives, and farmer organizations to design and implement sustainable agricultural and climate resilience policies. Adept at bridging research, policy, and practice to drive evidence-based decisions for agricultural development and climate adaptation. Abiodun;s extensive educational journey spans across esteemed institutions such as the Federal University of Technology, Akure; University of Ibadan; University of Agriculture, Abeokuta; and Federal College of Agriculture, Akure. With a wealth of academic achievements including a Ph.D, M.Sc, and B.Agric in various agricultural disciplines, Abiodun's expertise is firmly grounded. Throughout his academic pursuit, he consistently exhibited a drive for excellence and a passion for agricultural development. In his professional journey, Abiodun has undertaken pivotal roles in various agricultural development projects and initiatives. His involvement as a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist with the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP), supported by the World Bank, reflects his expertise in ensuring the efficient execution of agricultural projects throughout all the Local Government in Ogun State. This extends to his contributions as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for initiatives such as HarvestPlus (IITA), the West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP), and the Cassava: Adding Value for Africa (CAV:A) program. His work spans a range of agricultural value chains such as cocoa, rice, cassava, maize, Irish potato, in Ondo, Kanu, Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa, Plateau, Ekiti, Edo, Oyo, Ogun, Nasarawa, FCT (Abuja) States, emphasizing the diverse scope of his experience across Nigeria. Notably, Abiodun's international engagements further underscore his dedication to global agricultural development. His pivotal roles in projects such as the Green Innovation Centre for the Agriculture and Food Sectors in Nigeria (GIAE), COLEAD and the Competitive African Rice Initiative II (CARI II) demonstrate his ability to collaborate and provide expertise on a larger scale. His commitment to capacity-building through conducting Pilot Trainings (PT), Training of Trainers (ToT) and Peeer Learners Group (PLG) sessions exemplifies his drive to share knowledge, train Master trainers, farmers and empower fellow professionals. In addition to his impressive academic and professional achievements, Abiodun's leadership as the M&E Senior Specialist for OGSTEP stands as a testament to his ability to steer complex projects toward success. His role involves strategic planning, performance analysis, and timely rep more