Who we are

Cocoa Research Institute
of Nigeria

The Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) was established in Ibadan, Oyo State on 1st December, 1964 as a successor autonomous research organisation to the Nigerian Substation of the defunct West African Cocoa Research Institute (WACRI)

Mission
To apply science and technology in increasing productivity, improving quality and value addition of Cashew, Cocoa, Coffee, Kola and Tea.
Vision
To be a centre of excellence of international repute in the research and development of Cashew, Cocoa, Coffee, Kola and Tea.
OUR SPECIALITY

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Our excellent team are motivated to develop technologies to improve livelihood as well as building capacities.

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CRIN is a National Institute with research mandate on Cocoa, Kola, Coffee, Cashew and Tea. the Institute has six (6) substations located in the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria where  these crops are cultivated in abundance. Over the years, the Institute has recorded major breakthroughs in research work that enhanced the production and utilization of products and by-products of the mandate crops. Some of the research breakthroughs are available on this website. The list of researchers who are available for collaboration and their publications are listed in the website. Please enjoy your self as you browse this website for information that you will find useful for your research.

Dr Patrick Adebola
   Executive Director
NEWS AND EVENTS

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The portal for manuscripts submission for paper publications in the Journal of Tree Crop Research has been opened on the CRIN official website (www.crin.gov.ng).
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The Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) was established in Ibadan, Oyo State on 1st December, 1964 as a successor autonomous rese arch organisation to the Nigerian Substation of the defunct West African Cocoa Research Institute (WACRI)

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