The Nigeria Union of fishermen and Seafood Dealers has reiterated its determination to continue to partner with the federal and state governments in ensuring sufficient fish and seafood supply in the country.

    The National Secretary of the Union, Elder Boma Anga, who gave the assurance while speaking with The Tide in Port Harcourt, recently said the body which is the apex union of all fishermen and seafood dealers in the country would not relent in its efforts to bring these products to the table of the common men, pointing out that the protein obtainable from the product cannot be overemphasised.

According to him, Nigeria can boost fish farming provided adequate attention is given to it, and appealed to the federal and state governments to assist them with nets, and other fishing gears as well as ensuring that whatever provision made by the government is not hijacked by the self-acclaimed portfolio carrying fish-farmers, so that their dreams could come true.

Elder Anga also used the forum to assure President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan of Nigeria that the union is solidly behind him, so that he could achieve his heart desire for the people of this country.

He said the president should not forget the development agenda of his predecessor especially that of the Niger Delta, by ensuring that all developmental projects have direct bearing to the yearnings of the people and fully executed to standard.

On Dr. Goodluck Jonathan contesting the 2011 presidential election, he said since he is a Nigerian and the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria allows him, he should contest as a true son of Niger Delta where Nigeria derives its economy, adding that he should be given the opportunity for a change and to prove his wealth of experience.

“Let the hen that lays the golden egg also enjoy the seat of power as it is not meant for a particular tribe or section of the country,” the Elder noted and further called on all Nigerians to give him support as the fish folks.