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fish importation

FG to Stop Fish Importation In 2022

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Sabo Nanono, wednesday disclosed that the federal government will stop fish importation in 2020 and encourage local fish production.

Speaking while receiving a delegation from the National Fish Association of Nigeria (NFAN) led by its National President, Dr. Gabriel Ogunsanya in Abuja, the minister stated that time had come for Nigeria to look inward to tap into the huge potential in fisheries and aquaculture for local consumption and export.

He noted that measures were already been put in place by government to actualise the plan.