Diving into Nigeria’s fish future

From
WorldFish
Published on
26.11.21
Impact Area
Food security, Nutrition
Funders
Gates Foundation

Nigerian youth entrepreneur poses with her farmed tilapia

For Nigeria’s rapidly growing population, the aquaculture sector offers new opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and nutritious diets. As aquatic food consumption continues to rise, the Nigerian aquaculture industry—the second largest in Africa—looks to innovate to keep up with surging demand and nourish a nation.

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