‎The Federal Government has called for improved partnership with the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) to drive lasting growth in the nation’s aquatic sector.
‎The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, made the call in Abuja, during a courtesy visit by the Executive Secretary of ARCN, Dr Abubakar Dabban.
‎During the meeting, Oyetola noted a vital structural shift in the sector following an order from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, that supervision of all fisheries-related research institutes and colleges be reassigned from ARCN to the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
‎This realignment followed the earlier transfer of the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture to the Ministry.
‎Oyetola reavealed that while the Ministry now held the primary supervisory mandate, the transition was designed to ensure smooth sectoral alignment, effective oversight, and knowledge continuity.
‎The Minister however proposed joint initiatives focused on climate resilience, capacity building, and youth and women empowerment, recognising ARCN’s decades of experience in managing national research systems.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.