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U.S. and Nigeria Deepen Aquaculture Collaboration via Soy-Based Fish Feed Initiative
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5 hrs ago“At a graduation ceremony for Nigeria’s Next Gen Leaders in Aquaculture Innovation, the U.S. Mission, ASA WISHH, and SejFarms solidified their partnership through a new MOU. This marks a robust effort to grow Nigeria’s aquaculture industry—equipping young professionals with modern soy-based fish feed strategies and helping to double agricultural trade.”
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria, the American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (ASA WISHH), and SejFarms Consult Limited (SejFarms) have elevated their collaboration in aquaculture development by formalizing an extended partnership. This renewed alliance was unveiled at the graduation for participants of the Next Gen Leaders for Aquaculture Innovation program.
Cultivating Talent in Aquaculture
Ten exceptional young Nigerian leaders in the aquaculture sector were selected via a competitive process to participate in a comprehensive five-month training program. The initiative equipped them with hands-on skills in modern fish farming—particularly focusing on the use of soybeans as fish feed to boost production efficiency.
Reinforcing the Three-Year Collaboration
At the ceremony, ASA WISHH and SejFarms reaffirmed their long-term commitment by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Sejiro Michael Oke-Tojinu, Managing Director and CEO of SejFarms, emphasized that the agreement underlines their dedication to advancing Nigeria’s aquaculture sector while creating emerging opportunities and enhancing the quality of feed provided to the industry.
U.S. Support for Agriculture and Food Security
Chris Bielecki, Agricultural Counselor for the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, highlighted that agriculture lies at the core of the U.S.–Nigeria commercial and investment partnership. He applauded the collaboration, asserting that best practices and innovation driven by the U.S. soy industry are strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural resilience, securing long-term food stability, and supporting economic development.
Impact on Bilateral Trade
Agricultural trade between the U.S. and Nigeria exceeded $429 million in 2024, with expectations of more than doubling in 2025, underscoring Nigeria’s growing significance as a strategic trade partner.