Dr Umakhihe said the total demand for fish in Nigeria stands at 3.6 million tons annually, while it produces 1.1 million tons from all sources which include aquaculture, artisanal and industrial sector. The Permanent Secretary disclosed this, on Thursday, at the Independent Dialogue on the Transformation and Future of Aquatic Food Systems in Nigeria held in Abuja. “Permit me to mention that fish is one of the cheapest and predominant sources of animal protein in Nigeria. “In this regard, the total demand for fish is 3.6 million tons annually while Nigeria is producing 1.1million tons from all sources (Aquaculture, artisanal and Industrial sectors) leaving a deficit of about 2.5 million tons to be supplemented by importation,” he noted. ‘Nigeria imports 2.2m tons of fish annually’ ‘Nigeria imports 2.2m tons of fish annually’

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 08, 2021 10:18 UTC