Ibrahim Malik

Results-driven Farm & Fisheries Manager with over 10 years' experience managing large-scale aqua culture, livestock, and crop operations. Proven expertise in hatchery management (50,000+ fingerling gs monthly), catfish processing, feed formulation and production, Black Soldier Fly (BSF) protein systems, biosecurity, and staff training. Skilled in increasing productivity, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards (NESREA, NAFDAC, Fisheries Act).

Strong leadership in farm expansion projects and sustainable farming practices.

Fishery Manager at Majestic Farms Ltd (2023-07 – Present)

• Manage hatchery, nursery, and grow-out units producing high-quality fingerlings and juveniles.
• Maintain optimal water quality and feeding schedules to achieve top feed conversion ratios.
• Oversee feed mill operations, regularly reviewing formulas to reduce input costs.
• Lead BSF production unit, converting organic waste into sustainable protein for fish feed.
• Train staff in biosecurity, spawning, grading, and harvesting.
• Ensure full compliance with NESREA, NAFDAC, and Fisheries Act regulations.

Head of Fishery Department at Rayuwa Farms Ltd (2019-12 – 2023-06)

• Managed production of high-quality fingerlings and grow-out fish.
• Prepared departmental budgets and weekly work schedules.
• Disease monitoring and treatment programs.
• Trained staff in biosecurity, fish handling, and spawning techniques.
• Coordinated timely marketing and sales of products (fingerlings, table fish and processed dry fish.)

Farm Manager at Life Farm (2017 – 2019)

• Managed integrated farming (fishery, broilers, and crop production).
• Oversaw production of cucumber, lettuce, bell pepper, habanero, and sweet corn.
• Prepared farm proposals, budgets, and marketing plans.
• Coordinated staffing and ensured environmental compliance.

Farm Consultant / Manager at Daniel Farms (2010 – 2016)

• Directed hatchery, grow-out ponds, and feed mill operations.
• Expanded farm with new ponds, commercial hatchery (100,000 capacity), and 3-ton feed mill.
• Introduced improved feeding regimes, water quality management, and staff training.

Farm Supervisor at Al-Amin Aqua Farm (2008 – 2010)

• Managed hatchery, feed mill, and grow-out pond operations.
• Maintained records of stocking, feeding, and production.
• Supervised the production of quality fish feed and fingerlings.

Agric Officer at Resource Consultant Associate International (2006 – 2008)

• Conducted farm surveys and feasibility studies.
• Supervised establishment of palm, plantain, piggery, poultry, and fish farms.

Farm Supervisor at Jummy Fish & Snail Farm (2004 – 2006)

• Oversaw daily farm activities, feed compounding, water quality, and marketing.

B.Agric in Agriculture – University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (2002 – 2006)

OND in Science Laboratory Technology – University of Ibadan (1998 – 2001)