This article would give you a deep insight into the
career, employment, and job opportunities of fishery in Nigeria.
What is Fishery all about?
Fishery as a course and occupation is an aspect of agriculture. It simply
involves the rearing of fish for commercial purposes or uses.
Fishery as a course and occupation is also the act of rearing, harvesting and
selling fishes for a livelihood.
Importance of Fishery to Nigeria
It is important to say that People view fishery as
an underrated course. This is because they believe that graduates in fishery
can’t work in big industries like oil and gas. Some people believe that the
career opportunities for graduates in fishery are so slim.
Well, the importance of fishery takes a different
turn when compared to Nigeria’s most desired courses like engineering.
There are so many beneficial importances of fishery
in Nigeria.
The study of fishery revolves around fish. The relevance of fishery as a course, therefore, depends on the economic importance
of fish.
To be frank, fish is of economic importance. It is a
source of important nutrients such as protein and vitamin D.
Fish also helps to lower the risk of heart attack
and strokes.
Fish also contain nutrients that are important
during growth and development.
Some of the following are the importance of fish in
Nigeria and beyond;
1. It
promotes the production of fish. Today, fish provides people with most of
their daily animal protein.
Fish provides nutrients that are
essential for growth and development in children.
2. It
ensures better ways of fish farming. The productivity of fisheries and
aquaculture is vital to reducing poverty and hunger for millions in the
developing world. Fishery improves food and nutritional security.
3. Fishery
improves livelihoods and promotes economic growth.
4. The
study of fishery also promotes better fishing practices
5. Fishery as a career also brings employment opportunities.
Skill Requirements needed to be Successful in Fishery in Nigeria
To be successful in fishery, you must have the
following skills;
·
Must be hardworking
·
Good Management skill
·
Good communication skill
·
Business experience and expertise
·
Excellent observation or monitoring
skill
·
Conduct environmental impact assessment
·
Write, read and comprehend scientific data or reports
·
Ability to work independently
Career Opportunities in Fishery in Nigeria
The following are the career opportunities available for graduates in fishery in Nigeria
·
Fish Law Enforcement Officer
·
Fish Manager
·
Marine Biologist
·
Fish Area Manager
·
Zoo/ Aquarium Animal Caretaker
·
Extension Agent
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Endangered Species Biologist
·
Hatchery Manager
·
Environmental Educator
Employment Opportunities for Fishery Graduates in Nigeria
The following are the places that employ the services of
graduates in fishery;
·
Commercial Farms
·
Central Government Agencies like Marine
Product Export Development Authority (MPEDA)
·
Research Institutes
·
Entrepreneur (Self Employed)
Jamb UTME Subject Combination to Study Fishery in Nigeria
·
English Language (compulsory)
·
Chemistry
·
Biology/ Agricultural Science and
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Any other science subject
O’level Subject Combination to Study Fishery in Nigeria
To study fishery in Nigeria, you require five SSCE
credit passes in;
1. Biology
2. Agricultural
science
3. Chemistry
4. Mathematics
5. English
with other subjects
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