Executive Director/CEO, NIFOR
Dr GOLD, LEONARD ISIONA
The Executive Director/CEO
Dr Gold, Leonard Isiona is the Executive Director/CEO of Nigerian Institute For Oil Palm Research (NIFOR).
About Dr Gold, Leonard Isiona
Dr Gold, Leonard Isiona, the Executive Director/CEO of Nigerian Institute For Oil Palm Research. He is a renowned scientist with an impressive portfolio that combines academic brilliance, field-tested innovations, and a deep commitment to sustainable agricultural advancement. A patent holder, prolific author, motivator, and visionary team player.
Expertise
Dr. Gold’s career is marked by a series of groundbreaking contributions to crop science, particularly in oil palm genetics, agronomic innovation, and biotechnology. His patents stand as testaments to his relentless pursuit of solutions that improve yield, resist disease, and boost resilience in the face of climate change. With decades of research and development behind him, he is recognized not only in Nigeria but across Africa and the global agricultural science community.
