Dr Adebayo Kolade has been appointed Interim Director-General of ANVAI, tasked with advancing members interests, driving trade facilitation, and strengthening self-regulation in the industry.

Dr Adebayo Kolade, the Interim Director-General of ANVAI,

The appointment was announced in a statement signed by National Secretary Dr Tunji Nasir and Transition Committee Chairman Dr Yila Umaru, following a December 2025 special general meeting.

The statement revealed that ANVAI’s organisational renewal process, launched in Q4 2025, aims to rapidly expand its membership nationwide. Kolade’s priorities include achieving quick wins with regulators like NAFDAC and SON, driving trade facilitation initiatives, and developing a peer regulation framework.

He will also work with stakeholders to rebrand and potentially rename the association to reflect its role as the umbrella body for animal health practitioners.

Kolade holds a degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Ibadan and has over 27 years of professional experience in Nigeria’s agricultural value chains. His experience includes Head of Training and Head of Corporate Communications at Animal Care Services Konsult, Ogere Remo, and Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director (Operations) at Zygosis Nigeria Limited, Lagos.

He anchors a weekly live radio programme, Agric Desk, and has conducted training programmes for farmers across Nigeria. He’s an active member of professional bodies like the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association and the Poultry Association of Nigeria.

ANVAI is confident that Kolade’s expertise will support regulatory collaboration, improve trade outcomes, and uphold industry standards.