Increase in volume of fish production will develop industry

The National President, Catfish and Allied Fish Farmers Association of Nigeria (CAFFAN), Dr Momoh Mustapha, says the fish industry can be developed through increase in volume of fish produced.

Mustapha spoke during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja yesterday.

The president said the fish industry could also be improved by conservation and management, fisheries post-harvest, fish training and extension services.

“Similarly, fisheries information and marketing services, research and development in fisheries could also be a boost to the fish industry,” Mustapha said. He said that fisheries development is compelled to bring about improvement in fish production.

Mustapha said fisheries development would raise the social status of fishermen and increase the protein intake in the diet of the public.

The president advocated strict policy on overfishing to prevent sea pirates which posed a huge threat to the lives of fishermen and fishing vessel operators.