NUJ Plateau Members Urged to Explore Fish Farming for Economic Growth

From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos

Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Plateau State Chapter, have been encouraged to embrace fish farming and aquaculture as viable means of achieving self-reliance and boosting economic growth.

Speaking at the training workshop marking the commencement of the 2025 Press Week in Jos, the Chairman of the NUJ Plateau State Council, Ayuku Pwaspo, said the initiative was designed to equip journalists with practical skills that could open up alternative income streams.

Facilitator of the workshop and renowned fish farmer, Dr. Samuel Adetunji — popularly known as “Dr. Fish” — outlined the benefits of farming catfish, tilapia and pangasius, stressing that aquaculture offers opportunities for household income generation and economic diversification.

Also speaking at the event, NUJ National Auditor, Tongnaan Dada Bawa, urged Nigerians to take advantage of opportunities in aquaculture amid rising insecurity in the job market and declining white-collar employment.

Chairman of the 2025 Press Week Committee, John Farinola, called on participants to sustain their commitment beyond the training by applying the lessons learned to improve livelihoods and strengthen community resilience.

Our correspondent In Jos Tongnaan Bawa reports that all journalists in attendance went home with fifteen fingerling of cat fish to kick start the empowerment.

Oil extracted from fish in various bottles were on displayed for journalists to see and be convinced of the countless benefits from fish farming.

More members are expected to benefit another, but an intensive training on October, 1- 2 2025 with attractive opportunities.