Diri Flags Off First Fish Harvest At Bayelsa Aquaculture village

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri has flagged-off the maiden fishing harvest at the Bayelsa Aquaculture village, Yenegwe.

Governor Diri said the Aquaculture village in Yenagoa is capable of providing food, jobs and foreign exchange.

The governor who commended the Commissioner for Marine and Blue Economy, Mrs. Faith Zibs-Godwin, for the revival of the fish village, said it was time for Bayelsa State to take advantage of its rich aquaculture sector and look beyond oil and gas.

“We are here today to harvest what has been in the ponds. But I think it goes beyond just harvesting the fish. It’s the beginning of a new opportunity for the people of Bayelsa State.

Aquaculture now provides food, creates jobs and earns foreign exchange. Bayelsa State is determined to lead the aquaculture sector in Nigeria.

To the investors, Bayelsa is ready to work with you. We welcome partnerships that will help production grow, strengthen market access and create lasting benefits for our people.

We must thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for recognizing the coastal and Ijaw people by creating the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The Federal Government has also approved the Agge deep seaport project,” Gov. Diri stated.

Dignitaries at the event were the wife of the Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Gloria Diri, Deputy Governor, Dr. Peter Akpe, Senator Friday Konbowei Benson representing Bayelsa Central, Hon. Oforji Oboku representing Yenagoa/ Kolokuma/0pokuma federal constituency, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy represented by Prof. Busayo Fakinlede, Acting Chief of Staff Government House, Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo, Deputy Chief of Staff Deputy Governor’s office, Comrade Gowon Toruyouyei, Commissioner for Marine and Blue Economy, Mrs Faith Zibs-Godwin and other Commissioners, Local Government Chairmen, King Malla Sasime, Ebenibe of Epie kingdom, and other top government officials.