Currently, the role of AEAS in realizing gender equality is not assured. While everything is tilted towards privatization, key players loot government funds. Institutions like universities are seen performing most efficiently. Federal ministries and parastatals are inconsistent due to lack of sustainability. In conclusion, the role AEAS plays cannot be achieved until there is a rigid policy framework.
In the Nigerian context where the majority of food produced locally is produced by peasant farmers, storage and transportation means will be of utmost importance. The 2015 Buhari-Oshibanjo campaign idea towards repositioning agriculture in Nigeria brought about a good idea of which no implementation has been made to the best of my knowledge. The locals produce, the government buys from them, stores or export or sell to the public. It is the smartest idea in the Nigerian context. Silos wouldn't be filled with rodents and the federal agricultural system will be set on track. Recently, the Udotong Brothers of the Releaf Group contacted me on working with them. The fact is that the realities of the agricultural system in Nigeria is porous, it's in the fabric. Jehiel Oliver's Hello tractor for IITA young agripreneurs is still on hold because the sponsors at all levels want a cut. The most promising is improving the storage and transportation. In that way, the ones produced will be put to effective use and the ones to be produced later will be stored.
السيد Valentine Obiasogu
When George Orwell wrote Animal Farm, his mission was different. Reading this book again and again is a reassurance that it has a message for every reader. In a world where food is scare, we also need to talk about the quality of the ones we produce. Just like crops, meat is a composition of the many activities that involves its production. Unethical meat production releases harmful deposits that may cause health issues if consumed. To this end, I advocate for Animal Welfare particular in Nigeria- Africa's most populous Nation. Animal welfare can be in degrees. Animal welfare for human well being can be said to be more appropriate in Africa where human welfare is still an issue. This is a way of meeting up to SDG2, of ensuring zero hunger, of creating a food secure earth.
Valentine Odinakachukwu Obiasogu
Department of Animal Science,
University of Ibadan.