Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, revealed the plan during a high-level consultation with fisheries cooperative leaders in Abuja on Wednesday, signaling a major policy shift that aims to transform aquaculture into a central pillar of the national economy.
“We are committed to scaling up local fish production, reducing our dependency on imports, and repositioning this sector for sustainable growth,” Oyetola stated.
The minister emphasized that youth and women will play a vital role in this transformation.
Through strategic policies and partnerships, the government aims to generate employment, promote food security, and strengthen Nigeria’s export capacity.
