Accelerating sustainable aquaculture development in Nigeria: Diversifying fish species, catalyzing local aquafeed production, and strengthening aquaclusters

This presentation examines opportunities to accelerate sustainable aquaculture development in Nigeria through fish species diversification, strengthened local aquafeed production, and enhanced aquacluster development. Drawing on survey data from fish farmers, feed producers, and other value-chain actors across multiple states, the study finds that aquaculture remains dominated by African catfish production, despite the profitability and potential of several underutilized indigenous species. The analysis identifies key constraints including limited access to quality fish seed and feed, inadequate financing, weak infrastructure, high production costs, insufficient research and extension services, and low adoption of diversified production systems. The presentation recommends targeted investments in species propagation research, aquafeed innovation, youth and women’s participation, infrastructure development, and cluster-based approaches to improve productivity, profitability, food security, and resilience within Nigeria’s aquaculture sector. -Abstract generated by Copilot AI 2.2