The Federal Government and other stakeholders have expressed concern over 2.5 million metric tonnes of fish imported into the country yearly. They said despite abundant aquatic resources in the country, Nigeria produces less than one million metric tonnes of fish from both aquatic and artisanal sources as against the 3.6 million tonnes yearly demand. The Minister said the government was willing to engage and partner with stakeholders for the development of the sector for economic development, wealth and job creation as well as food and nutrition security. “The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ernest Umakhihe, said President Muhammadu Buhari was determined to grow Nigeria’s agricultural sector to achieve a hunger-free nation. He said that the bane of the sector still remained lack of adequate budgetary provision for the subsector and inadequate extension workers in states.

Source: The Guardian July 11, 2021 04:07 UTC