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NAME
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Position
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Dr.
A.O. Ayinla, ffs
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President
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Dr.
Bola B. Adekoya, ffs
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1st Vice President
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Prof.
Emmanuel F. Ude , ffs
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2nd
Vice President
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Dr.
Lukman A. Agbabiaka, ffs
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3rd Vice President
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Dr.
Tonbara’ Kingdom, mfs
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4th
Vice President
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Dr.
Mohammed Diyaware, mfs
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Secretary
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Dr.
Akinyemi A. Adeolu, mfs
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Financial
Secretary
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Mrs.
Justina Balogun, mfs
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Treasurer
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Mr.
Simon Iorchor, mfs
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Public
Relations Officer
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Dr.
Jerry Ekelemu, mfs
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Assistant National Secretary
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Thursday, 24 November 2016
FISON New NEC Officers Elected at Annual General Meeting in Katsina
New officers of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria have been elected to pilot the affairs of the Society for the next two years. Names of the members of the the Exco are given below.
COMMUNIQUE OF THE 31ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF FISON HELD AT THE UMARU MUSA YARDUA UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM, KATSINA FROM 30TH – 4TH NOV., 2016
COMMUNIQUE OF THE 31ST
ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF FISON HELD AT THE UMARU MUSA YARDUA UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM,
KATSINA FROM 30TH – 4TH NOV., 2016
THEME: Harnessing
Resources for Fisheries and Agriculture transformation: A panacea for food and
security in Nigeria
The participants were drawn from the academia, fish farmers,
fish processors, fish marketers, civil and public servants, NGOs and Students.
The conference was declared open by His Excellency Rt. Hon.
Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, the Executive Governor of Katsina State, represented
by Dr. Abba Abdullah, the Special Adviser to the Katsina State Governor on
Agriculture.
The keynote address titled, “Low Productivity in Capture
Fisheries: Issues, Challenges and Matters Arising” was delivered by Prof.
Bolorunduro of the NEARLS, ABU, Zaria.
The Honorable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development
was represented by the Director of Federal Department of Fisheries, Mallam
Muazu Mohammed, who presented a goodwill message and used the opportunity to
highlight the policy thrust of the Federal Government for the development of
fisheries sector.
The Society appreciated the contribution of Katsina State
Government for her financial and moral support to the success of the
conference. The State was also commended for her giant strides in fisheries and
aquaculture development irrespective of her location in the arid zone of the
country. The State Chapter of the Society and Umar Musa Yar’adua University,
Katsina, was appreciated by the FISON for hosting and providing conducive venue
for the conference respectively.
The technical sections included:
a.
Scientific
research paper presentations in Fish biology and pathology, Aquaculture,
Capture fisheries, fish processing and value addition, Ecotoxicology and
Environment and Socio-Economics and Marketing.
b.
Students’
poster presentation, Quiz and scientific paper presentations.
c.
Farmers’
Forum: The following papers were presented:
Role of women in Fisheries/Aquaculture in a declining economy by Dr. Ebinimi
Ansa, Mfs.
Export potential of fish products in the global markets by Prof. P.I. Bolorunduro, Ffs.
During the conference, the Society
awarded honorary fellowship to the following distinguished personalities:
i.
His
Royal Highness, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, OFR, (Emir of Katsina)
ii.
His
Royal Highness, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar, (Emir of Daura)
iii.
His
Excellency, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, OFR (Executive Governor of Kano State).
iv.
Dr.
Maraliyya Zayyan, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Federal University
Dutsi-ma.
v.
Prof.
Idris Isa Funtua, Vice Chancellor, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina
vi.
Prof.
Haruna Abdu Kaita, Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Dutsi-ma
At the end of the conference the Fisheries Society of Nigeria
came up with the following resolutions:
·
The
Society commended the Federal Government for her effort in building upon
Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) of the previous administration by
coming up with the Agricultural Promotion Policy (APP).
·
The
Society believed that for Nigeria to be self - sufficient in fish production
and reduce foreign exchange loss through fish importation, more emphasis should
be placed on aquaculture, which has been recognized as the fastest growing food
production sector in the world. That the water resources of the country,
particularly reservoirs, be put to maximum use through cage culture and stock
enhancement. The Society, therefore suggested that FDF, FISON and other
stakeholders should work together to develop a pragmatic blueprint to achieve
this goal.
·
The
Society also recognizes the need to diversify the culturable species (apart from
Catfish) to other species like Tilapia, Heterotis,
Labeo, Chrisichthys etc. Therefore the Federal Government was encouraged to
fund research in this direction.
·
The
Society noticed that the Federal Department of Fisheries is grossly
incapacitated as a result of lack of staff at low and middle levels, it therefore
appealed to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD)
to recruit fisheries officers and technicians as a matter of urgency to replace
the ageing and retiring officers for the purpose of continuity.
·
The
Society wants the Federal Department of Fisheries (FDF) to resuscitate the
annual publication of National Fisheries Development and Statistic Directory
which has been stopped for some years. A National Fisheries Development and
Statistic Technical Committee for moderating fisheries statistics is suggested
by the Society.
·
The
Society requested the Federal Ministry of Water Resources to collaborate with Federal
Department of Fisheries, Research Institutes and universities in the
pre-impoundment study before a reservoir is constructed. This will enable
fisheries development to be factored into the development of these water
bodies.
·
The
Society recognized that Nigerian fisheries products are finding it difficult to
make inroad into the international market because the country lacks food
certification procedure. The Society therefore implored the Federal Department
of Fisheries to fast track the development of certification with the Federal
Ministry of Justice to enable farmers and fisher folks tap into the
international market.
·
In
addition to certification, the Society understand that the Food Safety Bill
requires National Fish Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory, it therefore implored
the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to pursue the
establishment of this laboratory for fish and livestock and their products in
Nigeria.
·
In
the area of coastal fisheries, the Society wants the Federal Ministry of
Agriculture and Rural Development through the Federal Department of Fisheries
to quickly intervene in the threat to take away Kirikiri Light Terminal from
Nigerian Fisheries Trawler’s Owners Association (NITOA) by Nigerian Port Authority
(NPA).
·
The Society also frowned at the situation in
which individuals import exotic fishes into the country for culture production
without taking into consideration the effect on the genetic diversity of the
indigenous fish species. The Society implored the National Quarantine Services
to work in collaboration with Federal Department of Fisheries to curb this
unwholesome practice.
·
The
Society recognized the need to partner with private sector fish farmers in the
development of the sector especially when they are the main beneficiary of
research and policy of the government.
·
The
Society also put forward that there should be a paradigm shift in the
agricultural extensive method from what government can do for the farmers to
encouraging and building on the strength of the farmers.
·
The
Society recognized the need for various state chapters to be up and doing in
order to champion the issues of fisheries development in their states.
Communiqué writing committee
1.
Prof
S.J. Oniye
2.
Prof.
J. Auta
3.
Dr.
J.K. Ekelemu
4.
Dr.
B.D. Olaosebikan
COMMUNIQUE OF THE 31ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF FISON HELD AT THE UMARU MUSA YARDUA UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM, KATSINA FROM 30TH – 4TH NOV., 2016
COMMUNIQUE OF THE 31ST
ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF FISON HELD AT THE UMARU MUSA YARDUA UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM,
KATSINA FROM 30TH – 4TH NOV., 2016
THEME: Harnessing
Resources for Fisheries and Agriculture transformation: A panacea for food and
security in Nigeria
The participants were drawn from the academia, fish farmers,
fish processors, fish marketers, civil and public servants, NGOs and Students.
The conference was declared open by His Excellency Rt. Hon.
Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, the Executive Governor of Katsina State, represented
by Dr. Abba Abdullah, the Special Adviser to the Katsina State Governor on
Agriculture.
The keynote address titled, “Low Productivity in Capture
Fisheries: Issues, Challenges and Matters Arising” was delivered by Prof.
Bolorunduro of the NEARLS, ABU, Zaria.
The Honorable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development
was represented by the Director of Federal Department of Fisheries, Mallam
Muazu Mohammed, who presented a goodwill message and used the opportunity to
highlight the policy thrust of the Federal Government for the development of
fisheries sector.
The Society appreciated the contribution of Katsina State
Government for her financial and moral support to the success of the
conference. The State was also commended for her giant strides in fisheries and
aquaculture development irrespective of her location in the arid zone of the
country. The State Chapter of the Society and Umar Musa Yar’adua University,
Katsina, was appreciated by the FISON for hosting and providing conducive venue
for the conference respectively.
The technical sections included:
a.
Scientific
research paper presentations in Fish biology and pathology, Aquaculture,
Capture fisheries, fish processing and value addition, Ecotoxicology and
Environment and Socio-Economics and Marketing.
b.
Students’
poster presentation, Quiz and scientific paper presentations.
c.
Farmers’
Forum: The following papers were presented:
Role of women in Fisheries/Aquaculture in a declining economy by Dr. Ebinimi
Ansa, Mfs.
Export potential of fish products in the global markets by Prof. P.I. Bolorunduro, Ffs.
During the conference, the Society
awarded honorary fellowship to the following distinguished personalities:
i.
His
Royal Highness, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, OFR, (Emir of Katsina)
ii.
His
Royal Highness, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar, (Emir of Daura)
iii.
His
Excellency, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, OFR (Executive Governor of Kano State).
iv.
Dr.
Maraliyya Zayyan, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Federal University
Dutsi-ma.
v.
Prof.
Idris Isa Funtua, Vice Chancellor, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina
vi.
Prof.
Haruna Abdu Kaita, Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Dutsi-ma
At the end of the conference the Fisheries Society of Nigeria
came up with the following resolutions:
·
The
Society commended the Federal Government for her effort in building upon
Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) of the previous administration by
coming up with the Agricultural Promotion Policy (APP).
·
The
Society believed that for Nigeria to be self - sufficient in fish production
and reduce foreign exchange loss through fish importation, more emphasis should
be placed on aquaculture, which has been recognized as the fastest growing food
production sector in the world. That the water resources of the country,
particularly reservoirs, be put to maximum use through cage culture and stock
enhancement. The Society, therefore suggested that FDF, FISON and other
stakeholders should work together to develop a pragmatic blueprint to achieve
this goal.
·
The
Society also recognizes the need to diversify the culturable species (apart from
Catfish) to other species like Tilapia, Heterotis,
Labeo, Chrisichthys etc. Therefore the Federal Government was encouraged to
fund research in this direction.
·
The
Society noticed that the Federal Department of Fisheries is grossly
incapacitated as a result of lack of staff at low and middle levels, it therefore
appealed to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD)
to recruit fisheries officers and technicians as a matter of urgency to replace
the ageing and retiring officers for the purpose of continuity.
·
The
Society wants the Federal Department of Fisheries (FDF) to resuscitate the
annual publication of National Fisheries Development and Statistic Directory
which has been stopped for some years. A National Fisheries Development and
Statistic Technical Committee for moderating fisheries statistics is suggested
by the Society.
·
The
Society requested the Federal Ministry of Water Resources to collaborate with Federal
Department of Fisheries, Research Institutes and universities in the
pre-impoundment study before a reservoir is constructed. This will enable
fisheries development to be factored into the development of these water
bodies.
·
The
Society recognized that Nigerian fisheries products are finding it difficult to
make inroad into the international market because the country lacks food
certification procedure. The Society therefore implored the Federal Department
of Fisheries to fast track the development of certification with the Federal
Ministry of Justice to enable farmers and fisher folks tap into the
international market.
·
In
addition to certification, the Society understand that the Food Safety Bill
requires National Fish Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory, it therefore implored
the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to pursue the
establishment of this laboratory for fish and livestock and their products in
Nigeria.
·
In
the area of coastal fisheries, the Society wants the Federal Ministry of
Agriculture and Rural Development through the Federal Department of Fisheries
to quickly intervene in the threat to take away Kirikiri Light Terminal from
Nigerian Fisheries Trawler’s Owners Association (NITOA) by Nigerian Port Authority
(NPA).
·
The Society also frowned at the situation in
which individuals import exotic fishes into the country for culture production
without taking into consideration the effect on the genetic diversity of the
indigenous fish species. The Society implored the National Quarantine Services
to work in collaboration with Federal Department of Fisheries to curb this
unwholesome practice.
·
The
Society recognized the need to partner with private sector fish farmers in the
development of the sector especially when they are the main beneficiary of
research and policy of the government.
·
The
Society also put forward that there should be a paradigm shift in the
agricultural extensive method from what government can do for the farmers to
encouraging and building on the strength of the farmers.
·
The
Society recognized the need for various state chapters to be up and doing in
order to champion the issues of fisheries development in their states.
Communiqué writing committee
1.
Prof
S.J. Oniye
2.
Prof.
J. Auta
3.
Dr.
J.K. Ekelemu
4.
Dr.
B.D. Olaosebikan
Saturday, 8 October 2016
FISON CONFERENCE KATSINA 2016
The Local Organizing Committee of the 31st Annual National Conference of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) scheduled to hold in Katsina between the 23rd and 27th October, 2016 has announced the postponement of the Conference to now start on the 30th of October till the 4th of November, 2016. The postponement is highly regretted.
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