From the Grassroot
In a gaint step toward promoting fish farming and revitalizing traditional livelihoods, Bagwai Local Government Council has launched a major initiative by stocking fish in the famous Bagwai Dam with fish purchased at a substantial cost to improve fish farming and to boost local economy.
The effort was aimed at supporting local fishermen and youths engaged in water-based economic activities to improve their livelihood and that of others.
The initiative was part of the developmental agenda of the Council under the leadership of Engineer Bello Abdullahi Gadanya, committed to strengthening the people’s economy and creating sustainable means of livelihood in a statement issued by the Local Government Information Officer Shehu Bello Shanono sent to thetentaclesnews.xom.ng
During the flag-off ceremony, at the Dam site the Councilor representing Gona Ward, Alhaji Abba Ahmad Gadanya, described the intervention as a fulfillment of the government’s promise to the people of the area.
He noted that the restocking of the Dam would help restore its economic relevance while increasing the availability of nutritious food for the community.
Also speaking, the Director of Finance and Administration of the Local Government, Alhaji Aminu Muktar, stated that the initiative was not only a gesture of support to the fishermen but also a strategic economic intervention designed to enhance local productivity, emphasizing that the council attached great importance to this project, considering how the fishing trade contributes to job creation and reduces youth unemployment.
In his remarks, the Sarkin Ruwa of Bagwai, Malam Murtala Umar, expressed deep appreciation for the project, noting that it had been long since such attention was given to the Bagwai Dam.
Pointing out that the initiative would help restore the dignity of fishing activities in the area and expressed hope that the government would continue supporting fishermen with tools, training, and modern fishing techniques.
While delivering his speech, the Chairman of Bagwai Local Government Council, Engineer Bello Abdullahi Gadanya, explained that the objective of the program was to ensure that the people of Bagwai fully benefit from the natural resources with which God has blessed their community.
He reaffirmed the council’s commitments towards reviving the Bagwai Dam through fish stocking, environmental sanitation, and the provision of modern equipment to promote fishing and aquaculture.
Engineer Bello Abdullahi Gadanya then urged fishermen to take proper care of the stocked fish and to work closely with the Local Government Veterinary Units to achieve the desired outcomes. He further assured that the initiative is not a temporary intervention but part of a long-term plan set by the council to ensure the sustainable development of Bagwai and its people.
