Skretting brings together over 100 stakeholders for first AquaForum in Nigeria

Skretting has brought together leaders in the Nigerian industry to set the course for a more productive development at the recently concluded Skretting AquaForum. The event was held in Lagos, Nigeria on 8-9th October and was arguably the first event of its kind in the country.

 

Seyi Adeleke-Ige and Therese Log Bergjord
Image credit: Skretting

The forum was opened by Skretting CEO Therese Log Bergjord, and formed a platform for networking and intense deliberation, with over 90 of Nigeria's largest aquaculture producers present. Other attendees included government representatives and industry experts. These key stakeholders in the aquaculture industry gathered to discuss issues including best practices, professionalism, market analysis, value addition and government policies amongst others.

The first day of the event included a culinary session, where participants were assigned to a culinary group and took part in the preparation of the different catfish and tilapia recipes. The session increased participant awareness of value adding.

On the second day, eight industry leaders were invited to partake in a panel discussion. Various members gave insights in their struggles, solutions and efforts in the industry. These leaders were Raju Samtani, CEO of Triton Group, Njoku Moses, CEO of St Mosco Feed the Nation Limited, Govinda Raju Siddagangaiah, Aquaculture Specialist at Premium Aquaculture Limited, Ibukun Sorionla, Executive Director at Shaldag Limited, Carl Alakija, Executive Director at Durante Fish Industry Limited, Jonathan Okele,  Managing Director at Okele Farms, Chika Ikeogu, Head of Fisheries and Aquaculture Department at Nnamdi Azikwe University and Rob Kiers, Managing Director Nutreco Africa and Skretting Asia. The session was moderated by Bisi Sofunde, CEO Agrimart Retail.

Read the full article on the International Aquafeed website, HERE.

The Aquaculturists

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