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As part of the activities to mark Nigeria’s 25th years of uninterrupted democracy, the Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has facilitated training on Aquaculture Data Management and Empowerment for 500 youths in Cross River North Senatorial District.
Senator Jarigbe who was represented by the Constituency Officer, Mr. Egar Mgbantul, noted that, the exercise will help to meet the ever-growing demand for seafood and provide Constituents with healthy protein, while reducing the pressure on wild fishes.
According to the lawmaker, the sector plays a significant role in ensuring food security, as fish is a major source of animal protein in Nigeria and also contributes to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through exports and domestic consumption.
“The empowerment programme is in line with the objective of grooming the youths to become job-creators, rather than job-seekers”.
“It is hoped that this will encourage the youths in our constituency to take up fish farming and other agricultural activities to empower themselves,’’ Egar added.
Constituents were selected from the fifty four (54) Wards of the Senatorial District and were awarded with start-up grants to enable them prepare a tank, get fingerlings and other necessary materials needed to breed the fingerlings to maturity stage.
Some the beneficiaries expressed gratitude to Senator Jarigbe for providing them with such opportunity. They prayed that the good Lord should continue to strengthen him to enable him do more for them.
Happy Democracy Day!
