By Murtala Sani
Nigeria can cut livestock feed costs and tackle waste pollution by converting organic waste into animal feed.
Professor Uchele Okpanachi of the Department of Animal Science stated this at the 123rd Inaugural Lecture of the University of Jos, held at the Aliyu Akwe Doma Indoor Theatre.
Delivering a lecture, Professor Okpanachi described the theme, “Turning Fragments into Gold: The Nigerian Circular Economic Engine and the Alchemy of Waste-to-Feed,” as a practical approach to transforming organic waste into valuable livestock feed.
Professor Okpanachi, a specialist in Ruminant Nutrition and Production, said the initiative promotes environmental sustainability while reducing the cost of animal production.
He added that the process creates economic value and improves food security by turning waste into what he called “nutritional gold”.
In a remark, the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Professor Patrick Kwaji, commended the University management for sustaining the culture of inaugural lectures and described the series as vital for showcasing research breakthroughs and bridging the gap between academia and industries.
Speaking on behalf of the Vice Chancellor Professor Tanko Ishaya, Professor John Mawak described the lecture as timely and economically driven, noting that its insights will stand the test of time.
The event featured a song rendition , presentation of gifts and group photographs with family, friends, and associates.
Edited by Karen keyen
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