Welcome to
Nigerian Institute
of Animal Science

The Nigeria Institute of Animal Science was established by the
National Assembly Act No. 26 of 2007 under the Federal Ministry
Agriculture and Rural Development.

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Our Mission

Regulation of Animal Husbandry practices
for increased profitability to all Stakeholders’
and guarantee improved Animal Husbandry
and Production Systems ...

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Our Vision

To be the foremost regulatory Institution
for Animal Science and Husbandry practice
in Africa that will improve the standard of
living of its people.

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Our Mission

Regulation of Animal Husbandry practices
for increased profitability to all Stakeholders’
and guarantee improved Animal Husbandry
and Production Systems ...

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Our Mission

Regulation of Animal Husbandry practices
for increased profitability to all Stakeholders’
and guarantee improved Animal Husbandry
and Production Systems ...

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Our watch word

Healthy Practice, Healthy Food, Healthy Nation........

 

Capacity Building

A Project Management Capacity building and Web 2.0
training focused on empowering some selected staff
of the NIAS with collaborative skills and tools was held
from 3rd November – 6th November 2020 in Abuja.

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NIAS STAFF MEMBER WITH THE REGISTRAR, PROF UDO HERBERT

Our Services

Top Management

NIAS ORGAN

  • Council
  • Senior Management
  • Senior Staff Management
  • Zonal Development Office
  • Postgraduate College
  • National Livestock Training Centers

Regulations

Mandate to regulate the Animal Husbandry Industry….

Registrar/CEO

Professor Udo Herbert holds B.Agric. (Animal Science) (UNN), M.Sc. Animal Science and Ph.D. Animal Physiology (UI) degrees.  He pioneered research on the construction and evaluation of an artificial vagina for collecting rabbit semen in Nigeria. His research focus is on assisted reproductive technologies and reproductive management of farm animals. Professor Herbert was National President of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production and Nigeria’s Representative in the Standing Committee of the International Congress on Animal Reproduction

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Upcoming Activities and Flash News

9TH ALL AFRICA CONFERENCE ON ANIMAL  AGRICULTURE 2026

DATE: 9TH– 13TH AUGUST 2026

TIME: 9AM- 5PM

VENUE: SHEHU MUSA YAR’ADUA CENTER CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, ABUJA NIGERIA

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NOTICE TO ALL 2025 GAS EXAMINATION CANDIDATES

This is to formally inform all prospective candidates that the registration portal for the 2025 Graduate Animal Scientists (GAS) Examination will close on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the stated deadline, as no extensions will be granted.

Further updates regarding the examination schedule, as well as details of successfully registered candidates, will be published on the Institute’s official website in due course.

Additionally, the registration portal for the 2026 GAS Examination will be opened shortly for interested candidates.

For inquiries and further clarification, please contact: 09077277781.

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