WorldFish facilitates the transfer of GIFT tilapia to Nigeria

Frozen Tilapia

Nigeria

Published Apr 4, 2022

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WorldFish has signed an agreement with Premium Aquaculture Limited to transfer genetically improved farmed tilapia (GIFT) fry to Nigeria.

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The transfer will kickstart a new domestic industry in Nigeria for tilapia farming leading to improved livelihoods as well as food and nutrition security among the Nigerian population. WorldFish announced an inclusive legal agreement with Premium Aquaculture Limited (PAL) for the transfer of genetically improved farmed tilapia to Nigeria. This agreement will augur the establishment of a GIFT-based aquaculture industry in Nigeria. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are collaborating with WorldFish and PAL on this endeavour with the aim of having WorldFish/PAL GIFT tilapia in Nigerian fish markets by late 2023. Elaborating on the agreement, WorldFish project leader for the Bill and Melinda Gates Project Dr Colin Shelley said, “this agreement reflects WorldFish’s ambitions for future growth and investment in the African continent and its confidence to impact at scale to support small-scale aquaculture producers ...

Source: Thefishsite

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