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

OFFICIAL NOTICE: 2026 GRADUATE ANIMAL SCIENTIST (GAS) EXAMINATION

 

FINAL LIST OF REGISTERED CANDIDATES NOW AVAILABLE

 

This is to inform all candidates who registered for the 2026 Graduate Animal Scientist (GAS) Examination that the Final List of Registered Candidates has been published and is now available on the Institute’s official website: www.nias.gov.ng

 

All candidates are advised to visit the website to verify their names, registration details, and examination centres.

 

COMPLAINTS AND CHANGE OF CENTRE

Candidates with complaints or those who wish to request a change of examination centre should send an email [email protected] or contact the Institute via

09077277781 on or before Friday, 14th November, 2026.

Requests received after the deadline will not be entertained.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please note that only candidates whose names appear on the final list will be allowed to sit for the examination.

The examination venues and examination regulations will be communicated by next week.

The examination date remains Saturday, 21st November, 2026. Verification of candidates commences at 10 am, while the examination will hold between 12 noon and 1:30 pm.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Isah Jonah

For: Head, Education and Liaison Department (NIAS)

 

NOTICE TO ALL REGISTERED ANIMAL SCIENTISTS 

2026 MCPE

TOPIC: Leveraging AI- Driven Precision Nutrition to enhance Sustainable Animal Agriculture

DATE: 19TH NOVEMBER 2026, 1:00 PM( 2ND STREAM)

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