Academic scholars, industry stakeholders, and aquaculture experts are calling on governments—particularly across developing economies—to officially recognise sustainable aquaculture as a core strategic pillar of national food security agendas.
The call comes amid rising global animal protein demands, sky-rocketing costs of imported feed, and environmental pressures on wild capture fisheries.
The Call to Action: Research, Innovation, and Green Feeds
Delivering the 306th Inaugural Lecture at the University of Ilorin, Professor Wasiu Jimoh of the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries stressed that transitioning to sustainable aquaculture requires targeted government investment in local research, technological innovation, and human capacity development.
“Investment in aquaculture will accelerate the transition towards a resilient, environmentally sustainable, and globally competitive industry. Strategic implementation of this framework is essential for food and nutrition sovereignty, dignified employment, and sustainable livelihoods.”
— Prof. Wasiu Jimoh, University of Ilorin
Key Solutions Proposed to Drive Sustainable Aquaculture
To overcome structural bottlenecks in the aquaculture sector, experts and association leaders—including the Lagos State Catfish and Allied Farmers Association of Nigeria (LASCAFAN)—have outlined critical priority areas:
- Green Feeds & Alternative Ingredients: Transitioning from reliance on costly imported fishmeal and soybean meal to plant-based proteins, phytogenic additives, and circular-economy agricultural by-products.
- Functional Aquafeeds & Disease Prevention: Promoting the routine use of natural immunostimulants, probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics to reduce antibiotic misuse, enhance fish health, and boost pond yield.
- Industry Standardisation: Establishing clear regulatory benchmarks for pond construction, farm management, space requirements, and commercial practices to transform peasant operations into scalable enterprises.
- Town-and-Gown Collaboration: Encouraging government-backed research institutes to conduct needs-assessment studies directly aligned with field challenges faced by local farmers.
Why Aquaculture is Vital for Food Sovereignty
- Import Reduction: Local fish production reduces reliance on foreign exchange for seafood imports.
- Economic & Job Growth: Creates dignified employment across the entire value chain, from hatchery management and feed processing to smoking, logistics, and retail.
- Nutritional Sovereignty: Delivers an affordable, accessible source of high-quality animal protein and micronutrients to vulnerable populations.
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