ATAMINYO OGHENESUVWE
Asaba
Summary
Professional in highly Aquaculture and Agriculture with track record of driving efficient processes and optimizing performance with over 6 years of experience in sustainable aquaculture, resources management and climate-smart aquaculture/agriculture. Proven expertise in managing broodstock, hatchery/fingerlings production, and sustainable aquaculture practice. International speaker (World Fisheries Congress USA) with a strong background in policy implementation and farmer capacity building.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fisheries / Agriculture Officer
Ministry of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Delta State
Delta State
12.2019 - Current
- Lead the implementation of sustainable fisheries initiatives, improving food security for the region.
- Provide technical consultancy to commercial fish farmers on aquaculture productivity and natural resource management.
- Bridge the gap between government policy and farm-level execution, facilitating access to support programs for 500+ stakeholders.
- Assist in breeding, hatchery, and fingerlings production operations.
- Monitor fish growth, health, and identify and report signs of disease, stress, or mortality.
- Operate pumps, aerators, filters, and other aquaculture systems.
- Test and maintained water quality parameters (pH, temperature, oxygen, salinity).
Agricultural Extension Officer, Niger State
Niger State Ministry of Agriculture
Niger State
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Successfully implemented biosecurity and disease prevention protocols, reducing mortality rates by 70%.
- Optimized feeding regimes to improve Feed Conversion Ratios (FCR) in commercial ponds.
- Delivered technical advisory services to rural farmers on climate-resilient farming techniques.
- Conducted training programs on sustainable food production and soil health management.
- Kept accurate records of feed usage, growth rates, stock levels, and mortality.
- Managed daily feeding schedules for fish and other aquatic species.
- Assisted in breeding, hatchery, and fingerlings production.
- Administered treatments and maintained biosecurity measure.
Fisheries Supervisor, Delta State
Erhimak integrated farm
Delta State
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Directed the production cycle of fish fingerlings, managing broodstock health and nutrition.
- Successfully implemented bio-security and disease prevention protocols, reducing mortality rates by 70%.
- Optimized feeding regimes to improve Feed Conversion Ratios (FCR) in commercial ponds.
- Managed breeding, hatchery, and fingerlings production.
- Cleaned and maintained ponds, tanks, cages, nets, and farm equipment.
- Assisted in harvesting, sorting, grading, and packaging fish for sale.
Education
Bachelor of Agriculture - Fisheries
University of Benin
Nigeria11-2018
Skills
- Sustainable Aquaculture/Agriculture, Climate-Smart Aquaculture/Agriculture, Water Quality Testing and Monitoring, Hatchery and Breeding Support, Equipment Operation and Maintenance, Fish Health Inspection and Disease Detection, Aquaculture/Agriculture, Agricultural Extension Services, Natural Resource Management, Agricultural Project Development, Knowledge of Biosecurity and Hygiene
- Research and Data Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Advocacy, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Time Management,Team Work and Communication
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, SQL, Power BI
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of LIFE-ND Women in Agriculture Network, Delta State Chapter.
- Achieved supplementary feeding by introducing Duckweed for fish nutrition.
Certification
- Tech-Enabled Protected Agriculture & Hydroponics | Mastercard Foundation & Soilless Farm Lab
- Aquaculture & Hatchery Management | Aller Aqua
- AI for Climate Change & Extreme Prediction | IBM SkillsBuild
- Fish Seed Handling & Management | Ministry of Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Climate Advocacy | Ghana Climate Literacy Portal
- Systems Change and Behavioral Science for Climate action | UNSSC & UNFCCC
SKILLS
Mother tongue: urhobo
Other language: English
LISTENING C1 READING C1 WRITING C1
SPOKEN PRODUCTION C1 SPOKEN INTERACTION C1
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient use
Timeline
Fisheries / Agriculture Officer
Ministry of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Delta State
12.2019 - Current
Agricultural Extension Officer, Niger State
Niger State Ministry of Agriculture
07.2018 - 07.2019
Fisheries Supervisor, Delta State
Erhimak integrated farm
06.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Agriculture - Fisheries
University of Benin
INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT
- Presenter | World Fisheries Congress, Seattle, USA
- Presented research on Sustainable Aquaculture for Food Security and the impact of climate change on global fish stocks.
- Collaborated with international experts on innovations in hatchery management and aquatic ecology.
- Lead Researcher | Heavy Metal Analysis in Fish Species
- Conducted a critical study comparing heavy metal concentrations (Zn, Cu, Pb, Cd) in Delta State markets against FAO/UN standards to ensure public food safety.
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- LIFE-ND Women in Agriculture Network, | Aug. 2023 – present
- Coordinated initiatives supporting women participation in agriculture.
- Organized seminars on integrated pest management and sustainable farming
- LIFE-ND Agribusiness innovative Forum | Aug.20241- Present
- Contributed to launching agribusiness innovation initiatives in Delta State
- Nigeria Association of Agricultural Students | July 2015 – July 2016
- Coordinated student meetings and administrative activities.
Researching,Reading and Cooking
Reading, Researching, and Cooking