The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Kakehashi Africa Nigeria Initiative (KANI) have partnered Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) to train farmers and extension agents from Oyo and Lagos States in aquaponics technology, an innovative farming system that integrates fish and vegetable production in a single, self-sustaining ecosystem.
The two-day capacity building programme, in Ibadan focused on design, installation, operation, and maintenance of aquaponics systems, equipping participants with practical knowledge to improve productivity, reduce water waste, and expand agribusiness opportunities across the Southwest.
Speaking at the training, a Senior Programme Officer at JIKA, Nigeria Office, Dr. Umar Alilu, explained that the initiative formed part of JICA's commitment towards promoting knowledge exchange and food security in Nigeria through technology transfer.
He said: "The idea is to build the capacity of farmers with the new technology known as aquaponics. Through this collaboration between JICA and KANI, a network of Nigerian postgraduate alumni of Japanese universities, we're training farmers and extension agents to combine fish and vegetable production in one system. This approach enhances nutrition, increases farmers' income, and improves livelihoods."
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