THE ROLE OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN FISH PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This chapter examines the role of tertiary institutions (universities, polytechnics and colleges of agriculture) in promoting fish production in Nigeria. It outlines the concepts of tertiary education and fish production, reviews how institutions contribute through training, research, extension, and entrepreneurship, and highlights key constraints and opportunities. The chapter argues that strengthening institutional capacity, funding applied research, and expanding university–industry–community partnerships would significantly increase Nigeria’s aquaculture and capture-fisheries productivity and reduce reliance on imports.