Centre for Savannah Research Zone
The Centre for Savannah Zone Studies is dedicated to promoting sustainable development in the savannah region of Nigeria through research, training, and community engagement.
| Mission & Research Areas
The Center for Savannah Zone Studies (CSZS) at Federal University Wukari is committed to advancing knowledge through cutting-edge research and community collaboration in the savannah zone.
Our Mission: Advancing the understanding, conservation, and sustainable management of the savannah through research, education, and community engagement.
Our Vision: To be a leading African hub for research and innovation, improving livelihoods and conserving the savannah ecosystem for future generations.
| Laboratories & Field Stations
Soil & Water Lab
Specializing in soil carbon analysis, fertility enhancement, and irrigation optimization.
Molecular Biology Lab
Focused on pathogen detection, genetic barcoding, and stress-tolerance assays.
Kente Field Station
Managing long-term plots for crop trials, rangeland studies, and ecological restoration.
| Programs & Training
Graduate Research Fellowships
Fully-funded MSc/PhD programs with field placements, mentorship, and stipend support.
Short Courses
Industry Partnerships
| Grants & Funding
TETFund IBR
Funding for institutional research and advanced equipment procurement.
International Grants
Opportunities for global research collaborations and funding.
Seed Funds
Support for innovative pilot studies and student-led research initiatives.
| Projects Catalogue
Drought-Tolerant Maize Trials
Evaluating yield stability across rainfall gradients in Taraba and Benue.
Pollinator Network Mapping
Citizen-science initiative cataloguing pollinators across farming systems.
Smallholder Irrigation Dashboard
Developing low-cost sensors and models for water use efficiency.
| Lead Researchers
Prof. Adamu Bilkoya Tunwari
Director
Dr. Attah Daniel E.B.
Deputy Director
Dr. Phoebe A. O
Program Coodinator • Ecology & Agroforestry
Dr. I. O. Adepoju
Program Coordinator • Agriculture & Rural Development
Dr. Ignatius Auguum Audu
Program Coordinator • Socioeconomics
Dr. Waizah Yakub
Program Coordinator • Climatology & Meteorology
Dr. Benjamin Umaru
Program Coordinator • Hydrology, Hydrogeology & Geomorphology
Dr. Bilbomga Garleya
Program Coordinator • Human & ANimal Health
| Recent Publications
- (2025) Phoebe A. O. Impact of Climate Change on Savannah Ecosystems. Journal of Savanna Systems.
- (2024) Ignatius A. A. Low-cost Irrigation Sensing in Smallholder Farms. Water & Agriculture.
- (2023) Adepoju I. O. Sustainable Farming Techniques in Northern Nigeria. Agroecology Letters.