Success Damian:
Lagos State University (LASU) has been selected by the
Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) as its national partner institute (NPI)
in implementing the fish4acp project (support for the development of farmed
catfish value chain in Nigeria), winning a partial grant of up to $95,000 in
the process.
According to report Lasu was selected after the FAO
adjudged its bid as the best among those submitted by institutions in the
country.
The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) is the fish4acp
project management unit for the European Union and Agrinatura fish4acp project
(2020-2024) involving 10 Africa-Carribean-Pacific (ACP) countries.
The report stated that the partnership is part of efforts
to develop food value chains that are economically, socially and
environmentally sustainable across the countries.
In conveying the news of Lasu's emergence, the FAO noted
that "with reference to the call for expression of interest launched by
the fish4acp project on 15th April, 2020, we would like to inform you that the
project management unit and the external panel have finalized the evaluation of
the offers received. We are glad to inform you that the Lagos State University
was selected as offering the best value for money for the solicited services,
and as per FAO rules and procedures on the procurement of services.
"Please note that due to the current Covid-19
pandemic and related travel restrictions, the fish4acp project has decided to
adopt a phased approach in implementing the activities that were originally
envisaged in the call. As a result, we would like to award a partial grant (up
to an overall amount of USD95,000) as provided for in section 3 of the call for
expression of interest."
The Lasu winning proposal was led by Professor of
Fisheries, Prof. Akintola, S.L. who also doubles as the National Project
Officer. Other members of the team are Dr. Fakoya, K.A, Dr. Sherifat Yusuff,
Dr. Zakariya Amoo, Mr Olusola Olabanjo and Yusuf Olabisi.
Meanwhile, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun,
SAN, NPOM, has also congratulated the team for the feat while urging them to
work hard to see through the successful implementation of the project. He also
pledged the support of the university to the team in their efforts on the
project.
Recall that the Fisheries Department recently won a $2.5m
partnership grant of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
(SSHRC), Canada
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