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OFAB NIGERIA: Strategic Time-plan 2014/2015. by Rose .M. Gidado (Country Co- ordinator OFAB Nigeria) at the OFAB Annual Planning/Review Meeting 23 rd – 25 th April, 2014 Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja, Nigeria . OUTLINE. The OFAB Nigeria model Rationale for the Strategic Plan
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OFAB NIGERIA: Strategic Time-plan 2014/2015 by Rose .M. Gidado (Country Co-ordinator OFAB Nigeria) at the OFAB Annual Planning/Review Meeting 23rd – 25th April, 2014Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja, Nigeria
OUTLINE • The OFAB Nigeria model • Rationale for the Strategic Plan • Strategic thematic areas • Implementation strategy of OFAB Nigeria • Proposed action/activity plan for 2014/2015 • Work plan 2014/2015 • Conclusion
Strategic thematic Areas 1. Outreach 2. Capacity Building & Linkages 3. Promotion and Sensitization-jingles
Implementation strategy of OFAB Nigeria Key areas identified for effective programme management are: • Training • Communication • Partnership and Collaboration • Development of Champions • Budget and Finance • Monitoring and Evaluation • Identification and Mitigation of risks • Structure and Governance • Leveraging on existing biotech-related projects
Proposed action/activity plan for 2014/2015 Key activities to include: PC Meetings to review and strengthen implementation strategy of OFAB Develop strategies to monitor impact of social media OFAB session in the FCT to target stakeholders such as policy makers, the Bank of Industry and Bank of Agricultural Collaboration with other Institutions to co-host events projecting Biotechnology and to strengthen Stakeholder relationships and network (e.g. co-hosting Biotechnology Society of Nigeria annual conference and co-hosting agricultural forums with the National Productivity Centre) Advocacy visits to the editors to promote relationship with the media
Proposed additional strategies/ activities requiring additional funding/ collaboration Develop database with contacts of stakeholders (farmers, agricultural extension workers etc.). Partnership with telecommunication companies for Robo-calls or text messages and jingles on Biotechnology in local dialects and English; translation of OFAB materials in the major languages Partnership with Educational bodies / Govt. agencies to promote biotechnology in schools. Produce USB sticks with pre-loaded information material on Agric. Biotech and OFAB. Procure a branded vehicle to promote biotechnology as well as reduce logistics cost. Uploading of biotech promotional video clips via Youtube.
Summary of 2014-2015 Work Plan Strategy • Convenings and networking • Information Sharing and packaging • Virtual and physical platform utilization • Capacity Building Create platforms Build Capacity OFAB NIGERIA • Facilitate policy development • Build Capacity of students & Legislators • Strengthen stakeholder network • Increased Outreach network • Capacity building for legislators • Convenings at geographic regions • Host Special media sessions • Host Special sessions in schools • Co-host sessions with Competent Agricultural bodies Key Outcome(s) Key Activities Collaborate & Partner
Conclusion OFAB aims to… to enhance knowledge sharing and awareness that will raise the understanding and appreciation of agricultural biotechnology and contribute to building an enabling environment for decision-making. OFAB discussions contribute to increased awareness on how biotechnology can contribute to food security and economic developmental goals. Therefore, OFAB Nigeria is keen on contributing towards the fulfillment of the Agricultural Transformation Agenda of Mr. President.
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