Prof. Bogoro Emerges NIAS President as 7th Governing Council Members Are Named

Professor Suleiman Elias Bogoro has emerged as President of the 7th Governing Council of the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science, NIAS.

His emergence was announced alongside the composition of the new council during the 2026 Animal Science Meeting, Industry Exposition and Livestock Innovation Forum held in Abuja from November 1 to 4.

Professor Comfort Dooshima Tuleun was named First Vice President, while Elder Rangi Ndirimbita Lawan will serve as Second Vice President.

Other members include Mr Emmanuel Ojogbane Negedu for Animal Biotechnology; Dr Olusola David Iyanda for Livestock Economics and Marketing; Professor Adetunji Oroye Iyiola-Tunji for Livestock Extension and Information Technology; and Professor Asheikh Lawan Gana for Range and Pasture Science.

The council also includes representatives for animal genetics and breeding, poultry, beef, small ruminant, dairy and swine production, animal physiology, feed milling, livestock processing, agro-allied industries and civil society organisations.

The four-day conference, organised jointly by NIAS and the Animal Science Association of Nigeria, was held at the Monoliza Event Centre, Abuja, under the theme, *Innovations in Animal Agriculture: A Catalyst for Nigeria's Non-Oil Economic Development.*

The new council is expected to oversee the institute's professional and regulatory responsibilities and contribute to the development of Nigeria's livestock industry.