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THE RESOLUTION OF THE 42ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY FOR ANIMAL PRODUCTION (NSAP) HELD AT LANDMARK UNIVERSITY, OMU-ARAN, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA FROM 26TH-30TH MARCH, 2017.

The Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) held her 42nd Annual Conference tagged “Landmark 2017” at Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State. The conference which was declared open by the Chairman and Chancellor of the host University, Dr. David Oyedepo, represented by the Vice-chancellor, Prof. Aize Obayan had the theme “EMERGING CHALLENGES FACING ANIMAL AGRICULTURE IN NIGERIA AND THE WAY FORWARD”. The 3-day conference which featured scientific paper presentations and exhibitions was attended by participants drawn from the industry, government and the academia graced the opening ceremony of the conference :

The Conference Observed that:

  1. There are campaigns against animal products consumption in Nigeria.
  2. Pastoralism is an age-long agricultural practice which is integral to the economy of Nigeria with attendant threats to National Security and developmental liabilities instead of an asset.
  3. There are bills in both houses of National Assembly (NASS) on grazing routes and reserves that are controversial and contested.
  4. There are inconsistencies in government policies.
  5. There is ineffective management of National resources negative effect of climate change and economic needs and economic grievances associated with animal Agriculture.
  6. There are environmental, social and political related factors with the absence of sustainable conflict management mechanisms.
  7. There are serious disconnect between Researchers with Government; Researchers with Farmers; and Government with Farmers.

The Conference therefore resolved that:

  1. There is need to enlighten the public through Government and its mandated agencies that animal products are safe, healthy and contributes to the growth and well-being.
  2. The school feeding programme of the current administration should be made to include Animal Protein in good and sufficient quantity for growth and mental development of the children
  3. The Federal government should empower the NAPRI, which the government has already agreed to split into species based to proffer urgent and lasting solutions to the issue of Animal Agriculture
  4. Government should streamline all Animal Agriculture policies and stand by them.
  5. There should be synergies among key players in the Animal Agriculture.
  6. All stakeholders in Animal Agriculture should be made to contribute in the National discourse and the bills before both houses of NASS on Animal issues
  7. Conflict resolution mechanism should be all encompassing and sustainable

Members of the Communique drafting Committee:

  1. a) Prof. O.O. Emenalom…… …… Chairman
  2. b) Dr. J.M. Omoyakhi……………. Member
  3. c) Dr. (Mrs.) U.H. Udoh…………….. Member
  4. d) Dr. S.B. Abdu………………… Member
  5. e) Late Prof. A.O. Ladokun …….. Secretary

 

MEMBERS  CALLED INTO ROLL OF      

            HONOUR, 2017

  1. Dr B. T. Adesina,
  2. Dr Mustapha Ahmad Yusif,,
  3. Temitope Ipoola Adesoji,
  4. Dr Suleiman Lawal Suleiman,
  5. Dr Salim lawal Abdulrahman and
  6. Marita Chibuzo Ayo-Enwerem.
  7. Dr. Adewunmi John Adisa

APPOINTMENTS  AND PROMOTIONS

  • Dr M. Kabir of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, appointed Head of Department of Animal Science.
  • Professors (Mrs) C. D. Tuluen of University of Agriculture, Makurdi, appointed Director of Academic Planning of the University.
  • Dr S B Abdu of ABU Zaria promoted to the rank of a Reader
  • Dr T S Olugbemi of ABU Zaria to the rank of a Reader.
  • Prof O. Akpodiete was appointed Rector of Ozoro Polytechnic by Delta State Government
  • Dr E. B. Etuk of FUT Owerri promoted to the rank of Professor
  • O. A.O. Adeyemi of FUNAB was promoted to the rank of Professor.
  • Prof K L Ayorinde appointed Vice-Chancellor Kola-Daisi University Ibadan.
  • Dr C. Ezeokeke appointed HOD Animal Science Dept FUT Owerri.
  • Prof E B Etuk appointed Deputy Director Centre for Agricultural Research and Extension FUTO.
  • Prof Mohammed Abubakar of ATBU was appointed Provost Bauchi College of Agriculture.
  • Prof S E Bogoro elected a fellow by Nigerian Acacdemy of Science.

NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION
 CALL FOR SUBMISSION OF   MANUSCRIPT

Manuscripts are invited for publication in our journal as  original research reports on any aspect of Animal Production and Health. All authors’ name in the references must be in bold lower case letters except the first letter of each surname. The surname must be followed by the initials in all cases irrespective of the number of authors. Tables and legends for figures must be typed on separate sheets. Tables must be numbered, title is written in lower case letter (except the first letter) and left justified. Horizontal and vertical lines within the tables are not acceptable. All manuscripts and correspondence concerning the journal should be sent to Editor-in-Chief, E-mail: nsapjournals@gmail.com.

Subscription and Advertising: The current annual subscription is N2,500 for non – members and 3,000 for organization and institutions within the country. It costs one hundred and twenty-eight US Dollars (US $128) for subscription outside Nigeria. Correspondence concerning subscriptions and purchase of single or back copies of the journal should be addressed to the Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Nigerian Journal of Animal Production. E-mail: nsapjournals@gmail.com

ANNOUNCEMENT

We announce the call to glory of the following members of the Society

Late  Prof  G. M. Babatunde of  FUNAAB

Late    Prof  G. N. Akpa  of ABU Zaria

Late    Prof  A. O. Ladokun  of FUNAB

Late    Mrs Ayo Enwerem of Imo Polytechnic

Late  Elder Ukagha Amogu.

Late Prof O. O. Bale of ABU Zaria

 

Upcoming events

12th World Conference on Animal Production July 5th-8th, 2018, in Vancouver, Canada

1st International Conference on Animal Genetic Resources Conservation in Africa and Asia November 27th -29th, 2018, in Alexandria, Egypt

10th International Symposium on the Nutrition of herbivores September 2nd -6th, 2018, in Clermont- Ferrand, France

The 5th Conference of the International Society of Camelid Research and Development (ISOCARD)

“Recent advances in camelids biology, health and production” Laâyoune, Morocco: 12th-15th November 2018

 

7th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture (AACAA) to be held in October, 15-19, 2018 at Accra International Conference Centre, Accra Ghana.