Institutional Engagement
Seed Varieties Licensing Agreement
Gait Continental Partners Limited (GAITCOP) signed a Seed Varieties Licensing Agreement with the Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI), Maiduguri, on 7 October 2026. The agreement covers two improved millet varieties, LCICMH2 and LCICMH3, and establishes a framework for seed production, multiplication and commercialization, subject to the agreement's terms. The collaboration aims to support improved seed availability and agricultural development in Nigeria.
Gait Continental Partners Limited (GAITCOP) signed a Seed Varieties Licensing Agreement with the Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI) in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, on 7 October 2026.
The agreement marks an important development in GAITCOP's agricultural initiatives and its engagement with research institutions to promote access to improved seed varieties.
Under the agreement, LCRI is identified as the licensor and GAITCOP as the licensee in relation to two improved millet varieties, LCICMH2 and LCICMH3. The varieties are described as having high grain yield, early maturity and biofortification characteristics.
The agreement provides a framework for the supply of early-generation seed and activities relating to certified seed production, multiplication, marketing and sale, subject to its terms and applicable regulatory requirements.
The initiative reflects GAITCOP's commitment to supporting agricultural development, improved seed availability and opportunities for farmers in Nigeria and the wider West African region.
The signing represents a significant milestone in GAITCOP's efforts to strengthen collaboration with agricultural research institutions and contribute to sustainable agricultural development.
