Nigeria’s Industrial Fishing Sector Meets 10% Of 35% Annual Capacity

Leadership | 04-05-2026 05:56am |

Nigeria's industrial fishing sub-sector is currently underperforming, fulfilling only 10 percent of the nation's fish demand, despite having the potential to meet up to 35 percent. Reports indicate that the sector is operating at a low capacity, contributing between 1 percent and 4 percent to the total domestic fish supply. This shortfall highlights the challenges faced by the industry in maximizing its output and meeting the growing demand for fish in the country.

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