The fisheries sector—comprised of both cultured and wild capture fish—is one of the most important sectors in Nigeria, both from an economic and social standpoint. In 2009, the Federal Department of Fisheries contributed approximately US$ 1 billon to the country’s GDP. Further, in the Niger Delta, the sector is an important contributor to employment, livelihoods, and food security. Particularly for the sector’s participants including pond fish farmers and fishermen, as well as distributors, marketers, transporters, credit service providers, boat owners, and net repairers.
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