Unilorin don urges FG to prioritise aquaculture

Vanguard News | 10-09-2026 12:32am |

A professor at the University of Ilorin has called on the Federal Government to prioritize sustainable aquaculture as a key component of Nigeria's food security and economic development. Wasiu Adeyemi Jimoh made the appeal during the university's 306th inaugural lecture, emphasizing that increased investment in the sector could create jobs and reduce dependence on fish imports. He advocated for more funding in research, innovation, and human capacity development to strengthen the industry.

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