On the 23rd of October, 2024, The Rector Njideka Ekwezia-chiekezie was honored to be invited as a special guest by the Faculty of Agriculture at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University for their 3rd International Agricultural Conference. The conference, themed "Smart Agriculture: Innovations for Sustainable Food Systems," was a gathering of experts, scholars, and practitioners dedicated to exploring cutting-edge technologies and strategies for transforming agriculture in the digital age.