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How post-flood fish boom made us millionaires- Borno fishermen
As farmers and residents continue to count their losses following the recent flooding which ravaged Maiduguri and its environs, some fishermen and fish dealers have taken advantage of the post-flood fish boom to become millionaires.
Our correspondent who interacted with some dealers on Sunday in the Kwoshebe area of Mafa Local Government, along the route leading to Central African countries observed how children, women and youths in high numbers mounted in-water traps and other fish-catching methods such as baiting and netting to harvest swarms of fishes from the waterways.
“I will be sincere with you, I have never made it from fishing this month. I am a fish dealer, I only come to this village with my car to load fish in basins and sacks directly from these people (fish farmers) as they are bringing them out from the river” said Abdullahi Dahiru, a fish dealer
According to him, “The prices of these fishes vary. We buy it here at a wholesale price and based on sizes but when we get to town, we sell them based on the types of fish and quantity too. As you see, the size of the basin varies, there is one for 12,000, 7, 000 naira and even 18,000 naira. Though I can’t tell you how much we sell in town, but trust me, the business is worth it”. He disclosed.
Another dealer, Kabiru Muhammed said, “Since after the flood began to recede we gained access to this side of the zone, I do come here with two cars and I will load them with fishes and sell them all that day. My profit is double and this is why we are taking advantage of the period to see how we can get as much as possible before it finally recedes”
“The profit made me a millionaire at some point, but Alhamdulilah, even till now, we still hope to get more fish so that we can make more money to at least help us to cater to the loss we experienced from the flooding” he stated.
For the Fishermen and women, the sudden flooding has also become an economic gain as they stated that they have been committed to both day and night fishing from the waterway.
“Myself and family have turned this site into our daily job. I come here in the morning to check my overnight traps (netting) while my son engages in baiting. At the end of the day we sell them to these people you see here with cars (car dealers)” Adamu Aji stated
“We have never had fish this much, you can’t leave your net here overnight and not come to meet plenty of fish, in fact, almost every bait you throw will catch a fish, so this period has been good to us. We hope to make meaningful life out of it,”he noted.
On her part, a mother of two kids, Fati Muhammad told our correspondent that her standard of living has improved since the flood while noting that she now depends fully on the daily profit from the fish business.
“Fishing has been my business for Long, but you know, before the flooding, there was not much rain, and as such, the profit from fishing activities dropped, but today, it is not like that. Sometimes, I go home with 7,000 and sometimes 5,000 depending on my strength for the day. I have been doing this for the past 3 weeks. It is not as easy as you see it, but then, it has been profiting us”
By Gloria Ikibah
As part of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the House of Representatives is set to lead a historic march on Monday, November 25, 2024, in a bold effort to tackle gender-based violence (GBV) in the country.
The march, which begins at 8:00 AM, will see over 1,000 participants, including lawmakers and members of the public walk from the National Assembly to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja. The event will culminate in the submission of a petition to the Inspector General of Police, demanding decisive action against GBV and greater protection for vulnerable groups.
Speaking about the initiative, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD., GCON, said, “This march and the activities that follow are not mere gestures but a reflection of our determination to confront gender-based violence head-on. We are committed to building a society where justice, equality, and safety prevail for all Nigerians.”
In a statement by the House Spokesperson, Rep. Akin Rotimi on Saturday in Abuja, he said, “The 10th House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to systemic reforms, collaboration, and accountability in the fight against gender-based violence.
“In addition to the march, the House has outlined key activities in alignment with its Legislative Agenda (2023–2027) to sustain awareness and action throughout the campaign period.
“Sash Demonstration Ceremony – Tuesday, November 26, 2024
“Convergence of State Assembly Speakers – Monday, December 9, 2024. A strategic meeting at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, will bring together Speakers of State Houses of Assembly to discuss legislative measures for combating GBV nationwide.
“National Citizens’ Summit and GBV Conference 2024 – Tuesday, December 10, 2024. The summit will focus on constitutional reforms and securing endorsements for gender equality initiatives led by the House of Representatives”.
Naijablitznews.com reports that this year’s 16 Days of Activism aims to galvanise nationwide efforts and inspire collective action to protect human rights, ensure justice, and create a safer, more equitable Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu has departed Galeao Air force Basa (SBGL) Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday, for Abuja after attending the 19th G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The President is due to arrive at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 10.00 p.m. (Nigerian time).
President Tinubu had attended the G20 Leaders summit where he endorsed the global alliance against hunger and poverty, which he said was pivotal.
The President also held bilateral talks with Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), who commended his administration’s economic reforms and their positive indicators.
He also presided over the signing of a 2.5 billion dollar Letter of Intent between the Nigerian government and the JBS S.A., a Brazilian company and one of the top three largest meat processing companies in the World.
The president was accompanied in the trip by senior government officials including the minister of foreign affairs yusuf Tuggar, the national security adviser, Nuhu RIBADU and many others.
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