FEDERAL INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES RESEARCH OGIDIGBEN DELTA STATE ESTABLISHMENT BILL

A Bill establishes a Federal Institute of Fisheries Research in Ogidigben, Delta State, to promote fisheries research and sustainable fishing practices. It targets fishing communities, researchers, and aquaculture practitioners. This aims to advance fish production and support livelihoods.

What Is This Policy?

A bill to establish a Federal Institute of Fisheries Research in Ogidigben, Delta State, to promote fisheries research, aquaculture development, and sustainable fishing practices.

Who Does It Target?

Fishing communities, aquaculture practitioners, researchers, and the fisheries industry.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Advance fisheries research, promote sustainable aquaculture, improve fish production, and support livelihoods in fishing communities.

Key Features

Institutional Framework: Establishes clear legal and operational structures Capacity Building: Strengthens institutional and human capacity Public Benefit: Designed to improve service delivery and public outcomes

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide Funding: Federal Government appropriation

How to Access

Not yet operational. The bill is progressing through the National Assembly.

Impact & Metrics

Would strengthen institutional capacity and improve outcomes in the relevant sector upon passage.

Official Resources

Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Three Arms Zone, Abuja

Legal Framework

Introduced under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The Institute would operate under the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) Act, the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research Act, the Fisheries Act (Cap F26 LFN 2004), and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Establishment, Etc.) Act 2011. Aligns with the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries.