AgriGens Newsletter Volume 28, Article 1, covering major agricultural, livestock, fisheries and agribusiness developments, highlights significant activities across Nigeria, with emphasis on fisheries sector development, livestock productivity, food security and agricultural stakeholder engagement.
A major highlight of the edition is AgriGens Media’s celebration of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) at 50, commending the society for its contributions to the development of Nigeria’s fisheries sector. The milestone brought together fisheries professionals, stakeholders and enthusiasts in recognition of FISON’s five decades of service and contribution to the sector.
The newsletter also reports that the Kwara State Government, through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, trained 100 livestock farmers on forage conservation and preservation. The training is aimed at promoting sustainable feed production, improving livestock productivity and unlocking the potential of the livestock sector in the state.
Another major development is the commitment by the Kwara State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project Coordinator, Engr. Dr. Busari Toyin Isiaka, to support farmers’ cooperatives across the state. The pledge underscores efforts to strengthen farmers’ organisations and improve support for agricultural producers.
In the area of food security, the National Community Food Bank Programme reached Nigeria’s South-South region with its latest launch in Calabar, Cross River State. The initiative forms part of a nationwide programme aimed at extending food-support interventions to communities across the country.
The edition further highlights the 70th birthday celebration of KWACCIMA President, Engr. Abu Salami, FNSE, FNiMechE, CEng. The Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KWACCIMA) celebrated its President in recognition of his leadership and service to the chamber and the business community.
Also featured is a significant diplomatic engagement between the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) Global Director, Dr. Olarenwaju Badmus, and the Nigerian Ambassador to the United States. The meeting focused on advocacy for the resumption of smoked catfish exports from Nigeria to the United States, bringing international attention to the trade implications for Nigeria’s aquaculture sector.
AgriGens Newsletter Volume 28, Article 1 therefore captures a broad range of developments shaping Nigeria’s agricultural and agribusiness landscape, from livestock and fisheries development to food security, institutional leadership and international aquaculture trade engagement.
