By our correspondent<\/p>\n
The Federal Government has charged the newly elected executive of the National Fish Association of Nigeria, NFAN, to promote unity, transparency, accountability and inclusiveness in running the affairs of the association.<\/p>\n
The Director, Commodities and Export Department, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr Usman Bokani, gave the charge in Abuja at the formal presentation of the new executives led by its President, Dr. Ladan Aliyu.<\/p>\n
Bokani, represented by a Deputy Director in the department, Mrs Felicia Udeh, commended the association for conducting a free, fair and credible election, describing it as a demonstration of commitment to responsible leadership and democratic principles.<\/p>\n
He said their election is both an honour and a responsibility, stressing that they must come up with ideas that will move the association and the country forward.<\/p>\n
“I encourage you all to promote unity, transparency, accountability and inclusiveness to ensure that the interest of the wider membership remains central to your activities,” he said.<\/p>\n
The Director warned against divisive tendencies that have led many associations into litigations, urging the new leadership to work as a family.<\/p>\n
“We’ve seen so many associations at the end of the day, they end up in litigation because they are not agreeing. It’s either the Exco is not carrying the members along or the Excos have divisions among them. We don’t want such to come up again,” he added.<\/p>\n
In his remarks, NFAN President, Dr. Ladan Aliyu, thanked the Ministry and stakeholders for their support, saying the inauguration marks a significant milestone in uniting stakeholders to promote sustainable development of fishery and aquaculture in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
“As we begin this new chapter, let us remain committed to unity, professionalism, collaboration and the advancement of the fishery sector,” Aliyu said.<\/p>\n
He called on members to embrace the spirit of “One Fish, One Voice” to improve production, strengthen livelihoods and contribute to food security.<\/p>\n
On high cost of fish in the market, Aliyu attributed it to naira depreciation and dependence on importation, noting that imported Titus, Mackerel and Sardine are bought with dollars like petrol.<\/p>\n
He explained that Nigeria requires about three million metric tonnes of fish annually but produces less than a quarter, with importation covering only half of the shortfall.<\/p>\n
“Actually, we have to come together as a formidable and sustainable cooperative society. When we do that, we train the farmers, we make sure that government comes in as a partner to help with other inputs and policies that we need for the fish,” he said.<\/p>\n
Also speaking, Deputy President of the association, Mr Adewale Adeogun, said the rise in price of Titus is a global phenomenon, expressing optimism that government policies would help bring down prices.<\/p>\n
The representative of the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria, FACAN, Pastor Isaac Ojonugwa, congratulated the new executives and pledged support, urging them to work with predecessors and link members along the value chain for sector growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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