About Dr. Adegbesan Sherifat 🇳🇬

Dr. Sherifat Adegbesan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Fisheries Technology at Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Iguoriakhi. She holds a PhD in Fish Nutrition and her research which primarily is an inter-disciplinary research in Dietary supplementation using Phytobiotics in cultured fish diets. She started her professional experience in Aquaculture and Fisheries in the Ministry of Agriculture, Ogun State, Nigeria where she rose to the position of Principal Fisheries Officer in charge of Capture Fisheries and Fisheries Extension before joining the Teaching Profession. She is a seasoned expert in aquaculture nutrition, fish welfare, and gender integration in aquaculture and fisheries. Her work emphasizes ethical practices, sustainable aquaculture systems, and enhancing the role of women in fisheries and aquaculture value chains through data-driven and gender-sensitive strategies.Dr. Adegbesan also has significant experience in ocean governance, focusing on the sustainable management of marine resources. As a  prolific writer, she has published extensively in both local and international journals, contributing valuable insights to the fields of aquaculture and fisheries. Her research and advocacy efforts are dedicated to her advancing inclusive policies and practices to support sustainable development in aquatic food systems. She loves researching, travelling and meeting new friends.