Current national production stands at 511,000 metric. Fishery products laboratory, department of fisheries, p. Adoption of aquaculture technology by fish farmers in lagos state, nigeria. The best example for the tic is germany where today there are 500 technology innovation centres, giving vibrant and active support to smes the working group recommends that a total of 170 technology business incubators and 50 technology innovation centres, should be set up during the. Introduction the demand for fish in nigeria is increasing astronomically, while domestic supply appears to be declining. Nigeria, located on the coastline corridors of the gulf of guinea and the bight of benin, is blessed with a natural maritime endowment base comprising a coastline of over 850kms, an exclusive economic zone of over 200 nautical miles, a vast inland waterways resource estimated at nearly 4,000kms, capable of supporting a vibrant intraregional trade. Possible aquaculture development in nigeria david publishing. Review of aquaculture production and management in nigeria. In nigeria, smes are already found in a wide array of business activities. This policy handbook, offers a step by step guide to help african member states to better mainstream the blue economy into their national development plans, strategies, policies and laws. Nigerias expectations of japan concerning fisheries in nigeria. Asia conference on oceans, food security and blue growth 1821 june 20, bali, indonesia, the first blue economy summit 1920 january, abu dhabi, united arab emirates, the global oceans action summit for food security and blue growth 2225 april. Assessment of socioeconomic analysis of fish farming in. Fish supply in nigeria is mainly from the capture sector, especially.
Adoption of improved fisheries technologies by fish farmers in. Nigeria is the largest country in africa, having a population of about 140 million people. Technological innovations for fisheries development. Rural womens livelihood strategiesa case study of fishery communities in the niger delta, nigeria article pdf available in gender technology and development 2. Fisheries technologies for developing countries the. The relevance of genetics in the development of fishery technology in nigeria.
A significant portion of the agricultural sector in nigeria involves cattle herding, fishing, poultry, and lumbering, which contributed more than 2 percent to the gdp in the 1980s. Fisheries technology department laboratory of the federal university of technology minna, niger state. Fish farming or pisciculture involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures such as fish ponds, usually for food. Fisheries extension services their role in rural development robert c. There is no doubt that fish farming is among the list of lucrative businesses in nigeria. About 90 percent of the fish and shellfish are harvested through wild fisheries.
C abstract this study evaluated the coastal fisheries value chain cfvc of ogun waterside local government area lga, nigeria. Smallscale fisheries in the context of traditional postharvest. The national agency for science and engineering infrastructure, based in the capital, abuja, coordinates research and development of technologies relevant to small and medium enterprises. Apr 24, 2016 the nigerian trawler owners association nitoa has been involved in industrial fishing activities in nigeria with a combined fleet of about vessels down from an earlier figure of about 250. Since 2005, the africa program for fisheries has focused on sustainable use of the marine resources, governance of the sector and deep engagement with coastal communities. The persistent selfinsufficiency in fish production in. Contribution of agriculture to economic growth in nigeria1. In the fisheries development of the anambra river basin, nigeria. Find fisheries expertise in nigeria commonwealth of nations. In 2014, 7 036 were reported as engaged in inland fisheries with 21% of this total women.
The importance of fisheries and aquaculture to development. Nigeria s expectations of japan concerning fisheries in nigeria. Fisheries, aquaculture and development introduction despite the signi. Aquaculture potentials remain untapped as much as deepsea fisheries. Agriculture, economic growth, gdp, nigeria, growth accounting, granger causality tests. Extension activities in the 1960s and 70s given by the government demonstration fish farms at itu and opobo boosted the awareness process and adoption of the technologies during the early days of aquaculture development in nigeria ajenifuja, 1998. Fisheries alternative b for candidates in nigeria only. For both capture fisheries and aquaculture, the technological development and widespread use of synthetic fibers, hydraulic equipment for gear and fish handling, electronics for fish finding, satellitebased technology for navigation and communications, onboard conservation and increased use of outboard engines have all contributed to the major. Eyo federal freshwater fisheries school kainji lake research institute new busse, nigeria abstract the traditional approach to fish handling, preservation and processing technology in inland fishery is critically examined. The fisheries society of nigeria fison was founded in 1976 by some few civil service based enthusiasts to promote the development of the fisheries profession and related disciplines in nigeria, africa and internationally. A brief overview of the marine and freshwater resources of nigeria is provided. Development of farm made floating feed for aquaculture species. Agricultural constraints, agricultural development, food export, economic development introduction nigeria is one of the largest countries in africa, with a total geographical area of 923,768 square kilometres and an estimated population of about 167 million nbs, 2014.
Cole the author discusses the ways in which a fisheries extension service. The sea fiberies decree act of 1971, the sea licencing regulations of 1971,the sea fisheries. Areola foluke, acting director of ministry of agriculture on august 22, 20 rehabilitation of fishing terminals, management of the fishery terminals, development of marine culture, development of fish feed mills. Specifically, it described the demographic characteristics of the women, identified other means of livelihood available to the respondents, and established the correlates of womens participation in fish production along. Community development programme plays a very important role in rural reconstruction. Valuechain analysis for coastal fisheries development in nigeria odebiyi o. In nigeria, because 70% of the population is employed in the. The importance of community development project in rural. It is the principal form of aquaculture, while other methods may fall under mariculture. Special report on fisheries and aquaculture in nigeria the. Indeed, smes present the best opportunity for rural development. The fish farming business is a lucrative means of alternatively meeting the nations development for selfsufficiency.
Fisheries alternative b for candidates in nigeria only 1. Fish consumption in rmc of the afdb fishery portfolio 3. Fisheries policy objectives and mechanism basic outline the current policy thrust of the federal government fdf, 2005 is aimed at ensuring sustainable development of nigerian fisheries for national food security, for selfsufficiency in fish production, optimum resource utilization and conservation. It is a monotechnic approved by the national board for technical education. Ibeun national institute for freshwater fisheries research, p.
Acknowledgement is also due to mr john case for the line drawings. Therefore, increased efforts in developing the livestock, fisheries and forestry subsectors will foster the contributions of agriculture sector to the nigerian economy. Successive governments in nigeria recognize cooperative societies as essential for the development of the agricultural sector. Bioinformatics and biomedical technology icbbt, 2010. The study examined the adoption of fishery technologies by fish farmers. Difference between aquaculture and fisheries difference. Pdf fisheries rules and regulations in 23 states of. Review of the the performance of the currrent fisheries and. Valuechain analysis for coastal fisheries development in nigeria. Participatory development of provincial aquaculture programmes for improved rural food security and livelihood alternatives wrc project no. Fish and fishery products hazards and controls guidance. In developing countries, traditional fishermen are important food contributors, yet technological information and development assistance to thirdworld nations often focuses on agriculture and industrial fishing, without addressing the needs of independent, smallscale fishermen. Nigeria agriculture, information about agriculture in nigeria. The importance of this study stems from the role of agriculture in nigerian economy based on its size, potential and prospects.
If you do all these, you are sure to make good profit from your fish farming business in. Structure and dynamics of fisheries in nigeria springerlink. Poverty in nigeria is concentrated in rural areas, which are home to more than 70% of the nations poor. Infrastructure inadequacy and fisheries development in nigeria. Its citizens as at the end of 2012 have a projected fish demand of 2. Area, edo state, nigeria ajieh, patrick chuks department of agricultural economics and extension delta state university, asaba campus, delta state, nigeria abstract. This study investigated livelihood strategies of women in the niger delta in nigeria, with a focus on artisanal fishery. The focus here is mainly on technology involving crop farming. Adebolu federal department of fisheries, lagos, nigeria as tract the fisherios laws and regulations presently operative in nigeria are on marine waters. Box 699, haifa 31006, israel institute for food science and technology, college of ocean and fishery sciences, university of washington, seattle, washington 98195, usa j. According to the fao, in 2004 fisheries contributed 1.
The fisheries society of nigeria fison was founded in 1976 with the bid to promote the development of the fisheries profession and related disciplines in nigeria, africa and internationally. History of technology in nigeria agricultural sector this is a vast area due to the numerous branches of agriculture practiced in nigeria with the various technologies employed to drive them. The world bank supports africas commitment to invest in sustainable fisheries as a way to build the resilience and improve the livelihoods of coastal communities. We will build on work to enhance the performance of these strains via selective breeding, disease control, improved aquafeeds, and environmental management of the ponds and adjacent ecosystems, with priorities for technology development. You need to apply good management skill and follow the acceptable standard. Abowei 1 department of animal science and fisheries, faculty of agriculture. The missing link the major thrust of this paper, is to critically examine the technological strength of this nation vizaviz its development. Whereas, the national information technology development agency nitda, hereinafter referred to as the agency is statutorily mandated by the nitda act of 2007 to, inter alia. The small migratory bonga ethmalosa fimbriata is the principal catch. Deliberate efforts at developing the countrys fisheries can be said to have started in 1941. Chapter 2 fish biology 5 fish biology frequently asked questions chapter 3 aquaculture species. Smallscale fisheries and aquaculture make critical contributions to development in the areas of employment, with over 41 million people worldwide, the vast majority of whom live in developing countries, working in fish production.
As we know,agriculture is majorly divided into crop farming and animal rearing. Special report on fisheries and aquaculture in nigeria. The resource base available to nigeria can support the development both of offshore, inshore, brackishwater and inland capture fisheries, and of aquaculture. Considering that the population growth rate of nigeria is. The offshore resources located between the 30 nautical mile territorial limit and the 200 nautical mile exclusive economic zone consist mainly of tuna. A facility that releases juvenile fish into the wild for recreational fishing or to supplement a species natural numbers is. Following are the main importance of community development project. On october 1, 1960, nigeria gained its independence from the united kingdom, and now consists of 36 states and the federal capital territory. Preamble this syllabus has been designed to assess fisheries as a trade for livelihood with emphasis on the acquisition of knowledge and skills in fisheries and entrepreneurial skills associated with the content. Experience from these policies, programmes and projects have however, convinced the government and all those concerned with agricultural development efforts in nigeria that there is no alternative to welldesigned and articulate agricultural. Per capita fish supply in the ldcs is still relatively low at an estimated 8. Fish supply within the said period was 1 32 million tones.
A facility that releases juvenile fish into the wild for recreational fishing or to supplement a species natural numbers is generally referred to as a fish hatchery. You need to get it right by drawing complete business plan and following it to the later. We would also like to thank the farmers that we worked with, the aquaculture. Development indicators for rural areas lag behind those for urban areas. Fisheries and aquaculture in the context of blue economy.
At that time no real national fisheries policy was in place, rather, programmes focused mainly on. Nigerias population is made up of about 200 ethnic groups and 500 indigenous languages. Agricultural production and economic growth in nigeria. Abstract nigeria is the most populous black nation in the world, with a population an estimated population of about 150 million people. Contacted fisheries officers of 21 states of nigeria. Artisanal fishery has continued to dominate the fisheries, contributing over 85% of total fish production. A case study of fishery communities in the niger delta, nigeria. As agricultural technology development and diffusion has stagnated, the sector continues to rely on.
And processing in the development of nigeria inland fishery with special reference to kainji lake by andrew a. Evidence for commercial prospects 199 table 2 summary of data on aquaculture species of f infish a nd shellfish in nigeria modified after refs. The less developing countries ldcs have been experiencing serious decline in production in recent years. The college was originally known as the federal school of fisheries, established in 1969 as a vocational training institute for nigeria s inshore fishing fleet. Pdf adoption of aquaculture technology by fish farmers in. Research on value chain innovations will then seek to translate the combined increases in productivity into genderequitable livelihood and nutritional gains. The study was carried out in akokoedo local government area lga of edo state, nigeria. The inland water and coastal seas are fully exploited and the increase in fishery production is not likely. However, the wild fisheries stock has seen a decline in recent years, and aquaculture is considered to be a way for sustaining these wild fisheries. Nigeria has no specific legislation on aquaculture at national level, nor is this activity mentioned in the sea fisheries decree and regulations respectively 1992 and 1971. Department of microbiology, federal university of technology, p.
James for further development and testing the manual in the field. Valuechain analysis for coastal fisheries development in. Recommendations are offered on identified gaps in areas of technological adoption, safety, and product quality. Fish feed cost is a major factor militating against fish culture in nigeria in that it accounts for about 6080% of management costs olomola, 1990. This is critical to rural food security, social cohesion and poverty alleviation. Community development project has put a number of workers in form of. The relevance of genetics in the development of fishery. Nigeria s underinvestment in infrastructural development has blurred her vision to be among the worlds 20 largest economy by 2020. Adoption of improved fisheries technologies by fish farmers in southern agricultural zone of nasarawa. Farmers cooperatives and agricultural development in kwali.
More than 80 percent of nigerias total domestic production is generated by artisanal smallscale fishers from coastal, inshore, creeks of the niger delta, lagoons, inland rivers and lakes. Fish imports into nigeria vastly exceed fish exports. Department of fisheries, delta state university, abraka. Adoption of aquaculture technology by fish farmers in imo. Pdf rural womens livelihood strategiesa case study of.
History of fisheries development in nigeria the history of fisheries development in nigeria is a comparatively recent one. With its coastline of 853 kilometres and its abundance of freshwater, nigeria has many fisheries in both coastal and inland waters. International journal of development and economic sustainability vol. Request pdf fisheries and aquaculture development in nigeria. Environmental science project topics the effect of pipeline vitalization in nigeria. This laudable goal was supported by the establishment of the agricultural development projects adps, river basin and rural development authority. One of the major challenges facing fisheries development in nigeria is infrastructural inadequacy in all its ramifications. However, the inland fisheries decree 1992 makes a single provision empowering the minister in charge of fisheries matters to determine whether the set up of enclosures, such as pens and cages, should be subject to a. The ices symposium fishing technology in the 21st century. Technical efficiency, profitability, artisanal fishery, nigeria. Nigeria fisheries committee for the west central gulf of guinea. The nigerian institute of social and economic research, with headquarters at university of ibadan, conducts social and.
Fisheries rules and regulations in 23 states of nigeria. Federal college of fisheries and marine technology wikipedia. Fish farming is a reliable business because of its high return on investment and low capital intensity, relative to capture fisheries. To address the challenge, nigeria s should adopt a twintrack approach, both encouraging agribusiness and supporting the large population of smallholders. Sustainable fisheries development is defined by fao as fisheries development that integrates bioecological, technological, economic and social dimensions to. This will give additional evidence on the contribution of agriculture to economic growth on nigeria. The federal college of fisheries and marine technology is a higher education institute located on victoria island in lagos, nigeria.
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