Catfish and Allied Fish Farmers Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter, presents

Free to attend

20th Anniversary & World Fisheries Day 2026

Theme: Urban Aquaculture and Integrated Farming — driving food security, circular economy, and women & youth empowerment.

Dates19 – 21 November 2026
Time9:00 AM daily
VenueImmanuel College of Theology, Samonda, Ibadan, Oyo State
CostFree · limited spaces

Doors open Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Come. Learn. Exhibit. Buy. Sell. Connect.

Three days celebrating 20 years of CAFFAN's impact, growth and service in Oyo State, alongside World Fisheries Day.

Agricultural & fisheries exhibition

Equipment, feed, fingerlings and processing technology from vendors across the value chain.

Farm produce display and sales

Buy fresh and smoked fish and other farm produce directly from member farmers.

Networking & business opportunities

Meet buyers, suppliers, financiers and fellow farmers.

Women & youth empowerment

Sessions and support focused on new and young entrants into aquaculture.

Knowledge sharing & capacity building

Talks and panels on urban aquaculture and integrated farming.

Celebration of 20 years of impact

CAFFAN OYO @ 20 — 20 years of impact, one future ahead.

Free fish smoking training

Yes — the training is completely free. Spaces are limited, so register early.

  1. Modern fish smoking techniques
  2. Improved smoking and processing methods
  3. Proper handling and packaging
  4. Value addition and income opportunities
  5. How to turn fish processing into a profitable venture
Limited spaces available.

Training places are confirmed in order of registration. Choose the “Trainee” pass below to reserve yours. Walk-in registration is also possible at the venue while spaces last.

Reserve a training place

Agenda

Sessions run from 9:00 AM each day. Detailed session titles and speakers will be published closer to the event.

Registration and opening ceremony

Welcome, World Fisheries Day address and CAFFAN OYO @ 20 opening.

Keynote: Urban aquaculture and integrated farming

Setting the theme for the three days.

Knowledge sharing

Exhibition opens

Agricultural & fisheries exhibition and farm produce sales.

Exhibition

Fish smoking training — day 1

Modern techniques, improved smoking and processing methods.

Free training

Panel: Food security and the circular economy

Waste-to-value, feed and water reuse in urban fish farming.

Knowledge sharing

Networking and business matchmaking

Meet buyers, suppliers and financiers.

Networking

Fish smoking training — day 2

Handling, packaging, value addition and building a profitable venture.

Free training

Women & youth empowerment session

Support, funding and pathways for new entrants.

Empowerment

20th anniversary celebration and closing

Recognition of members, awards and closing remarks.

FarmersWomenYouthEntrepreneursStudentsEveryone is welcome

Register

Registration is free. Pick a pass, tell us who you are and which days you'll attend.

  1. 1. Choose your pass. Trainee passes include the fish smoking training.
  2. 2. Enter your details. Your phone number is used to confirm your place.
  3. 3. Save your registration ID. Show it at the registration desk on arrival.

Questions? Call or WhatsApp 0903 385 4653 or see all enquiry lines.

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Screenshot this page or write the ID down. Show it at the registration desk at Immanuel College of Theology, Samonda, Ibadan from 9:00 AM.

Frequently asked questions

Is the event really free?

Yes. Attendance, the exhibition and the fish smoking training are completely free. Training places are limited and allocated in order of registration.

Where is the venue?

Immanuel College of Theology, Samonda, Ibadan, Oyo State. Sessions start at 9:00 AM each day from Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 November 2026.

Who can attend?

Everyone is welcome — farmers, women, youth, entrepreneurs and students. You don't need to be a CAFFAN member.

Can I exhibit or sell produce?

Yes. Choose the Exhibitor pass when registering and the organisers will contact you about stand allocation. Call any of the enquiry lines for details.

Do I need to attend all three days?

No. Select the days you plan to attend during registration. Trainees should plan to attend the training days.