The Government of Nigeria, assisted by the United Nations Development Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization are engaged in a project whose main purpose is to assist in the comprehensive development of man-made lake resources through research and surveys, the results of which will be made available to all regions of Nigeria. The project became operational on 12 August 1968 and as part of the project operation, FAO assigned a Fisheries Biologist (Mr. H.P, Johnson) from 3 June 1972 to 2 June 1973 with the following terms of referenoe:
Collects, compiles, analyses and interprets information concerning the living aquatic resources of the lake and the area affected by the project, especially information on the biological characteristics of major commercial fishes that affect their production and exploitation.
Continues activities investigating the sizes of fish stocks and optimum sustainable yield.
Participates in the formulation and implementation of the Centre's programme of research, development and management of ths fishery resources of Kainji Lake and the project area, for optimum exploitation.
Trains local workers in the above activities.
Prepares technical papers and reports on particular aspects of the fishery resources.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.
