The aquaculture industry in Nigeria is at a critical turning point. With rising production costs, declining profitability in catfish farming, and increasing pressure to reduce dependence on imported frozen fish, the need for sustainable alternatives has never been more urgent. One solution is already swimming in our ponds—Pangasius.
At Aquapet Ventures, we have actualized the fact that Pangasius farming holds the key to unlocking a new era of sustainability and prosperity in Nigeria’s aquaculture landscape.
Why Pangasius?
Pangasius, a fast-growing, hardy, and highly adaptable freshwater species, is already a staple in many aquaculture-rich countries such as Vietnam, India, and Bangladesh. Its growing popularity worldwide is largely due to its numerous advantages over traditional cultured species:
- High Survival Rate: Pangasius can thrive in diverse water conditions, making it a resilient option even for farmers with limited access to high-tech systems.
- Faster Growth: With proper feeding and management, Pangasius reaches market size in a short period of time.
- Efficient Feed Conversion: Pangasius is a low-trophic level fish, which means it requires less protein in its diet and efficiently converts feed into body mass.
- Market Versatility: It can be sold fresh, frozen, smoked, or as fillet—offering multiple market opportunities for farmers and processors.
Meeting Nigeria’s Need for Fish Self-Sufficiency
Nigeria remains one of the highest importers of frozen fish in Africa, yet we have the natural resources, workforce, and capacity to produce our own. Embracing Pangasius farming is a crucial step toward bridging the fish demand-supply gap in the country. By reducing our reliance on imports, we can improve food security, empower local farmers, and boost the economy.
At Aquapet Ventures, we are championing this transition by:
- Producing and supplying quality Pangasius juveniles year-round
- Offering training and support to farmers willing to diversify into Pangasius culture
- Processing Pangasius into various value-added products to serve both local and export markets
- Creating awareness through field visits, media content, and educational outreach
Dear Nigerian Fish Farmers
The reality is clear: Catfish farming alone can no longer sustain Nigeria’s growing aquaculture sector. It is time for diversification, and Pangasius offers a practical, scalable, and sustainable solution. We encourage fish farmers, cooperatives, agripreneurs, and policymakers to look closely at the opportunity Pangasius presents.
Together, we can reduce importation, increase local production, and create a thriving aquaculture system that feeds our people and empowers our communities.
Join the Wave
Aquapet Ventures is proud to be a pioneer in this movement. Whether you are a new farmer, an existing producer, or a stakeholder in the aquaculture value chain, we invite you to join us in this journey. Let’s make Pangasius (EJA OWO) a household name in Nigerian aquaculture.
Contact us today to learn more about how to get started with Pangasius farming or to book quality juveniles for your next production cycle.
The future of fish farming in Nigeria is sustainable. The future is Pangasius.