UI Don Advocates for Multi-Pronged Approach to Enhance Seafood Safety in Nigeria

A Professor of Veterinary Public Health at the University of Ibadan, Professor Olufemi Bolarinwa Adedeji, has called for a multi-pronged approach to enhance seafood safety in Nigeria. He made this call while delivering the 598th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Ibadan.

Professor Adedeji emphasized the importance of international collaboration and policy alignment, citing the need for Nigeria to leverage global best practices and technical assistance from organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR).

Enhanced seafood safety can have numerous benefits, including improved public health, increased consumer confidence, and economic growth. By adopting a multi-pronged approach, Nigeria can ensure a safer and more sustainable seafood industry.

The University of Ibadan's Inaugural Lecture highlights the importance of seafood safety and the need for a comprehensive approach to address the challenges associated with it. By implementing these recommendations, Nigeria can improve its seafood safety standards and protect the health of its citizens.