Meet The World Aquaculture Society African Chapter (WASAC) West African Region Selected Mentors for the Mentors-Mentee Program 2025 with Newly Appointed Chairperson and Committee Lagos, Nigeria July 15, 2025
Meet The World Aquaculture Society African Chapter (WASAC) West African Region Selected Mentors for the Mentors-Mentee Program 2025 with Newly Appointed Chairperson and Committee Lagos, Nigeria July 15, 2025
The World Aquaculture Society African Chapter (WASAC), West African Region, is pleased to announce the selected mentors and its launch of its Mentors-Mentee Program 2025, an initiative designed to empower and support both graduate and undergraduate students of Fisheries and Aquaculture across West Africa.
This annual program identifies experienced professionals and rising talents across the sub-region to serve as mentors, providing guidance, capacity building, and support for mentees embarking on careers in aquaculture science and fisheries.
The 2025 edition features a dynamic group of mentors, committee members, and a newly appointed Chairperson appointed by Dr. Lanre Badmus, the pioneer regional director for west Africa region, each representing diverse professional expertise and regional inclusivity across Anglophone, Francophone, and Lusophone West African countries.
Meet the Chairperson:
Dr. Nike Oluwafunmilayo Aladetohun
Country: Nigeria – Anglophone
An experienced aquaculture development professional, Dr. Aladetohun has been named Chairperson of the Mentors-Mentee Program 2025, and will lead the initiative toward regional excellence, inclusivity, and professional growth.
Mentors Representing West African Nations
Nigeria – Anglophone
Prof. Emeritus Anetekhai Martins
Mr. Nurudeen Tiamiyu
Dr. Mojisola Charles
Mr. Sejiro Oke-tojinu
Mr Okon E. Amah
Sierra Leone - Anglophone
Prof. Olufemi Olapade Julius
Ghana – Anglophone
Mr. Jacob Adzikah
John Domozoro
Dr. Seyramsarah Setufe
Cabo Verde – Lusophone
Rui Freitus
Togo – Francophone
Aziaba Ayikoe Galevo
Ing. Atinoukpo S. Kodjo
Burkina Faso – Francophone
Marcel OUEDRAOGO
Remen Kiswendsida Clovis
Benin Republic – Francophone
Mr. Yadi Benetedi Akpata
Mali – Francophone
Mohammed Traore
Dr. Hamidou Kodio
Niger – Francophone
Harouna Mayo Ibrahim
Egypt – Arabic
Dr. Reham M. Fawzy
Board Members of WAS in African Chapter West Africa Region
DCN Foluke Areola, President-Elect World Aquaculture Society
Dr. Lanre Badmus, Pioneer Regional Director, West African Region
Ms. Mariam Bakare, Emeritus Student Director, WAS Global.
Committee Members of the Mentors-Mentee Program 2025
Mr. Azuka Chekwube (Program Coordinator) – Nigeria, Anglophone
Dr. Ibifubara Okoseimiema (Mentors Relation) – Nigeria, Anglophone
Dr. Daouda Bambara (Program Director 2) – Côte d'Ivoire, Francophone
Samuel Paul Opeyemi (Media and PR) – Nigeria, Anglophone
Ed-Idoko John (Mentors Relations 2) – Nigeria, Anglophone
Emmanuel Ideh (Program Assistant) – Nigeria, Anglophone
Omorinkoba Philomena (Media Assistant) – Nigeria, Anglophone
This initiative reflects WAS-AC West African Region’s commitment to: Promoting cross-border collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Building regional capacity in fisheries and aquaculture. Empowering the next generation of aquaculture professionals through mentorship and support.
As the West African region prepares to address challenges in food security, environmental sustainability, and economic development, the Mentors-Mentee Program 2025 serves as a vital step in grooming skilled professionals to lead the charge.
About the World Aquaculture Society African Chapter (WASAC)
The World Aquaculture Society is a global professional organization that promotes aquaculture through science, technology, education, and information exchange. Its African Chapter focuses on supporting sustainable aquaculture development across the continent.
The West African region of WASAC actively promotes mentorship, research collaboration, and professional networking to uplift the aquaculture sector.
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