The Prospects and Effects of Agro-Preneurs in Nigeria Economy. A Case of Fish Farming

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1Oguah Christopher, , 2Imadonmwiyi Igho Elvis,, 3Imuetinyan Sophia Osayomwanbor .

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The study seeks to examine the prospects and effects of agro-preneurs in Nigeria economy, a case of fish farming. The main objective of the research was to critically examine the influence of training and manpower development programs on workers’ efficiency. Related and relevant information was collected from the primary data source, which is the questionnaire. To achieve the stated objective for the study hypotheses were formulated and tested using the Kolomogorov-Smirnov Test. The result shows that: Cost and return has a positive and significant effect on the number of fish farmers in Nigeria; Access to credit has a positive and significant effect on fish farming in Nigeria; Lack of experience of farmers has a positive and significant effect on fish farming in Nigeria and that Fish farming has a positive and significant effect on the Nigerian. This therefore means that the alternative hypotheses are accepted. the study, recommended that Government promotion on fish farming is inadequate. There is a need for establishing modern fishery hatcheries by the government in the study area to supply quality fingerlings. Government should establish a feed mill in the study area. Government of the State, should regulate cost of production that will increase output. Key word: Prospects, Effects, Agro-Preneurs, Economy.

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