Michael Ekhafe

Botanist (UI) | Sustainable Ag & Plant Breeding | Digital Creative: Graphics, Video Editing & SMM ๐Ÿš€

Awka South, Anambra State, Nigeria

About

Experience

  • Graphics designer and video editor at Yan Kontent Factory
    Jan 2025 - Present ยท 1 yr 6 mos

    Saddled with the responsibility of creating high quality graphics for ads and editing videos

  • Project Manager at Ogunbor Agrotech
    Jun 2024 - Dec 2024 ยท 7 mos

    Led my team in uccessfully sub-culturing thousands of new plantlets. Ensured the integrity and efficiency of each stage of the SAH process. Successfully completed SAH cultivation trials and field experiments.

  • Botanist at Ogunbor Agrotech โ€“ semi autotrophic hydroponics
    Jun 2024 - Dec 2024 ยท 7 mos

    Led my team in successfully sub-culturing thousands of new plantlets. Ensured the integrity and efficiency of each stage of the SAH process. Successfully completed SAH cultivation trials and field experiments.

  • Research Assistant at AceAgric Agritech & Food Systems Innovation
    Apr 2024 - May 2024 ยท 2 mos

    I worked in a research team to conduct comprehensive research using diverse sources, including academic journals, industry reports, enterprise websites and government publications, resulting in the collection of high-quality data critical to strategic decision-making processes. This includes analysing vast datasets, and extracting key information to generate insightful and actionable reports. My analysis provided meaningful insights that informed policy recommendations and business strategies, driving impactful outcomes. Furthermore, I played a pivotal role in developing and maintaining a robust database of digital agriculture enterprises in Nigeria. This involved meticulous data entry, verification, and organization, ensuring the integrity and accessibility of information.

  • Intern at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 ยท 3 mos

    I embarked on an enriching journey at the semi-autotrophic hydroponics facility at the yam breeding unit which provided me with invaluable hands-on experience in the innovative cultivation method of SAH. This immersive role allowed me to understand the intricate processes involved in SAH cultivation and its significance in yam breeding and agricultural innovation. Learned the techniques essential for successfully sub-culturing new plantlets. Honed my scientific skills and developed a keen eye for detail, ensuring the integrity and efficiency of each stage of the SAH process. Actively participated in SAH cultivation trials and field experiments. Venturing into field work, I witnessed firsthand the dynamic interplay between environmental factors, plant physiology, and crop performance and took active part in transplanting and the routine checks.