News, Events & Activities
Presentation on ApiExpo Africa 2018 at the ceremony for handing over of flag by Dr Dooshima KWANGE Dept. Veterinary and Pest Control Services FMARD
Background
Beekeeping activities are not new
Renewed impetus from the Government (FMARD and other MDAs) for beekeeping issues
The 2016 Nigeria Agriculture Roadmap – the Green Alternative
[LABOUR INTENSIVE FAMILY ENTERPRISES (LIFE)]
[ENHANCING FAMILY AND RURAL ENTERPRISES TO GENERATE EMPLOYMENT AND CREATE WEALTH]
[JANUARY 8, 2016] [DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY AND PEST CONTROL SERVICES] [AREA 11, GARKI]
Interministerial Technical Committee on Honey Production, Bee Health and Pollination Services
Ministries (FMARD, FMITI, FMOE)
Parastatals (NEPC, RMRDC, NVRI, SON, NAFDAC, NAQS)
Academia
Private sector (Beekeepers, Associations, Processors etc)
NGOs
- Nigeria Apiculture Platform
Some On going Activities
- Draft Policy Document
- Code of Practice
- EU 3rd Country Listing
ApiExpo Africa 2018
Bid process Defence of the Bid Hosting rights won
What Benefits from ApiExpo Africa 2018 for Nigeria
Boost in local & International trade – increased GDP
Diversification of Apiculture Industry – introduction of new and relevant technologies
Exposure to Global trade platform – increase foreign exchange earnings
Job creation for smallholder Beekeepers – increase per capita income index
Development of economies of scale – expanded growth for allied industries; pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, processing, crop production
Tourism
ApiExpo Africa 2018 Process
Formalising the hosting rights
Consultation meeting with Apitrade Africa in Abuja
Signing of MoU
Payment of Bid fee of $50,000.00 (by 31st December, 2016)
Formation of the ApiExpo Africa Organizing Committee (AOC)
Accomplishments so far
Consultation meeting with Apitrade Africa in Abuja (10th – 13th November, 2016)
Courtesy visits (FMARD, NEPC, RMRDC, FMITI)
Meeting with the IMTCHB and NAP
Visited proposed sites
*Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) o MoU document vetted by Legal Department o Concurrence and signing by AA o HMA to sign for FMARD on behalf of Nigeria
Formation of the AOC and subcommittees o 17 members and 11 subcommittees proposed
What needs to be done
Sourcing of bid fee (USD50,000.00)
Formation and inauguration of AOC Development of a work plan for the ApiExpo 2018 Fund raising for the ApiExpo Africa 2018 and other related activities Streamlining of activities of MDAs for synergy Funding for IMTCHB
Thank you for kind attention