Omale D.M
Bio
Participation4
I am a research assistant at the University of Nigeria, where I hold a master's degree in food biotechnology. I see myself as a huge advocate of sustainability and a firm believer in science for good. I founded the Alt Protein Project at the University of Nigeria, which is the first student group in Africa advocating for education and research into alternative proteins in Nigeria. I hope the alt protein movement can sustain the supply of proteins for our growing population and reduce our dependence on animal proteins for food, particularly in Africa where factory farming is on the rise.
How others can help me
Looking for opportunities to carry out advocacy, projects, research and campaigns particularly with regards to alternative proteins and animal welfare. I also hope to partake in activities and projects around sustainability and the cell ag industry in Africa, that will benefit local communities and low income families.
How I can help others
Questions about alternative proteins, particularly in Africa, also questions about food security and how to make an impact in low and middle income countries.
I agree with Moritz's view on this. Africa and African organisations still need to develop the capacity to absorb as much funding. But then again, there is a need to prioritise Africa when you begin to consider how long it takes to get political support and for this political support to materialise into actionable policies. I am of the opinion that starting early is best in the African situation because government laxity is a concern, and they may likely entertain advocacy that helps them to create jobs or develop the economy (which is a major concern, by the way). Talk about the economy is not always at the forefront of animal welfare discourse.