The President, Feed Industry Practitioners Association of Nigeria (FIPAN), Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, has pledged to foster collaboration among stakeholders, including farmers, feed producers, financial institutions, and government agencies, to create an enabling environment for industry growth. He made this known in his inaugural address at FIPAN meeting at De Rembrandt Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos recently.
Oduntan underscored the importance of international partnerships to boost technological access, innovation, and best practices. He emphasised that these initiatives were crucial for improving efficiency, reducing costs, and elevating the quality of feed produced in Nigeria. Oduntan said: “Our commitment is to ensure that every member of FIPAN has the support and resources they need to operate competitively in this challenging business climate.”
He also indicated a strategic shift in focus, expanding FIPAN’s efforts beyond poultry feed to provide substantial support for ruminants and swine. The event was well attended by FIPAN , including pioneering executives Chief Chinedu Aham-Nze, Dr. Oyedele Oyediji, and immediate past president Raymond Isiadinso, as well as representatives from the U.S. Soya, feed millers, raw material suppliers, farmers, importers, and other industry stakeholders.
The dignitaries and participants gave commendations to Oduntan for his significant contributions to the sector, particularly in his role as a past President of the Poultry Association of Nigeria, Group Managing Director of Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited, creators of the Noiler bird and producers of natnudO chicken, beef, fish and eggs.