Othniel Handan

Results-driven Agriculturist and Animal Scientist with over 5 years of hands-on experience spanning livestock production, poultry science, fish farming, and multi-enterprise farm operations. Holds a Bachelor of Agriculture from Kaduna State University and a strong practical foundation built across commercial farm management, animal husbandry internship, and academic facilitation at a State College of Agriculture. Proven ability to design and implement animal health monitoring systems, manage agricultural value chains, oversee farm production cycles, and drive rural agricultural development initiatives.

Combines deep technical knowledge with strong organisational, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills to advance sustainable agricultural development across Nigeria.

Farm Operations Manager at Lily Payless Farms (2019 – 2025)

• Managed day-to-day operations of a multi-enterprise farm covering poultry, fish, and crop production, overseeing the full production cycle from planning and input procurement to harvest and sales.
• Developed and implemented oil palm nursery project, contributing to farm diversification and long-term agricultural development strategy.
• Maintained detailed farm records including financial transactions, harvest yields, feed consumption, and mortality data, ensuring data-driven farm management decisions.
• Coordinated procurement, supplier correspondence, and sales logistics, managing relationships across the agricultural value chain.
• Supervised farm support staff, delegating responsibilities, monitoring performance, and building a productive farm team.
• Supported operational planning and budgeting, driving profitability and sustainable production growth across enterprise units.

Animal Husbandry Officer (Internship) at ECWA Rural Development — ECWA Farm (2020 – 2020)

• Provided dedicated care for diverse livestock including pigs, layer hens, and broiler chickens, implementing structured feeding schedules, biosecurity protocols, and health monitoring regimens.
• Gained specialised hands-on experience across Poultry (broilers and layers), Hatchery, and Piggery departments, supporting breeding, incubation, and general livestock management.
• Maintained comprehensive animal performance records covering growth rates, mortality, feed conversion ratios, and health interventions to support scientific farm management.
• Coordinated daily husbandry activities and submitted timely livestock status reports to the farm supervisor, flagging emerging health and operational issues proactively.
• Contributed to documentation of animal welfare practices and farm procedures, strengthening the farm’s operational knowledge base.

Assistant Course Lecturer (NYSC) at College of Agriculture Jalingo (2025 – 2025)

• Supported senior technical staff in planning, delivering, and documenting lectures and practical agricultural workshops for diploma-level students.
• Coordinated practical field exercises and demonstrations, liaising between students, lecturers, and farm facilities to ensure effective knowledge transfer.
• Prepared structured reports, continuous assessment records, and academic feedback documents demonstrating strong technical communication in an institutional agricultural setting.
• Organised course materials and maintained accurate attendance and assessment records, contributing to institutional knowledge management.

State Transport & Organising Secretary at Nigeria Christian Corpers’ Fellowship (NCCF) (2025 – 2025)

• Planned and coordinated logistics for state-level events, meetings, and outreach programmes, managing schedules and participant communications.
• Documented meeting proceedings, drafted minutes, and circulated follow-up action points, demonstrating strong administrative and coordination skills.
• Liaised with executive team members and partner organisations across Taraba State, ensuring timely and accurate information flow.

Form Teacher (Primary Level) at Best Foundation Academy (2023 – 2024)

• Delivered structured lessons and maintained detailed academic progress records, applying the same discipline and record-keeping skills used in agricultural settings.
• Communicated regularly with parents, guardians, and school management, developing professional correspondence and stakeholder engagement habits.

Bachelor of Agriculture (B.Agric) in Agriculture – Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria (2016 – 2024)

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) — Certificate of Discharge – College of Agriculture Jalingo, Taraba State (2025 – 2026)