By SCM Correspondent
OGUN STATE is making a massive splash in the global aquaculture market after pumping billions into a revolutionary new scheme to turn local fish farmers into international players.
In a bold move to slash imports and hook a bigger share of the market, the state government has registered a staggering 5,068 fish farmers onto a high-tech new tracking system.
The initiative isn’t just about paperwork; it’s about power. Over 4,300 farmers have already been put through intensive “boot camps” to learn the latest high-productivity secrets and how to reel in serious investment.
The cost of living crisis hitting the ponds has been tackled head-on with a massive ₦2.7 billion (£1.25 million) subsidy.
Officials have slashed the price of fish feed by 30 per cent, shiftng nearly 200,000 bags of feed to ensure local farmers aren’t priced out of the water.
Five massive “Fish Clusters” have been launched across the state, including sites in Eriwe, Ikenne, and Ado-Odo. These aren’t your average fishing holes—they are equipped with:
State-of-the-art Blast Freezers
Industrial Cold Rooms
Modern Smoking Kilns
High-end Processing Plants
”We are building a resilient, self-sufficient economy,” a government spokesperson said. “By providing this shared infrastructure, we stop fish from going to waste, improve quality, and put more money directly into the pockets of our farmers.”
The move is expected to create thousands of jobs and finally end the state’s reliance on expensive fish imports. For the people of Ogun, the message is clear: the future of food is home-grown.
