CONSUMPTION OF DECAYED FISH IN AGATU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract
ABSTRACTS
This studied assesses the decayed fish consumption in Agatu Local Government of Benue
State and its effects. It was carried out by determine the demographic profile of the fishing
communities, species of fish harvested, economic impact of the fishing on communities and
contributions of other livelihoods activities to the overall economy of the fishers. By
employed primary data which were collected through the use of the structured questionnaire.
The result showed that there is significance fish decayed consumption, type of fish, awareness
on the consumption of with the types of soup (Cissus populnea), the risks inherent acquired
from eating decaying fish. Educational attainment, annual income, fishing experience, and
fishing size. Consequently, the study recommended the establishment of incentives, grants or
loans should be available to intending or already practicing fishers to boost their
productions capacity. Workshops and trainings should be organized using local language
especially for the local people, on fish production, harvesting, processing and storage.
Key words: Decayed-Fish, Okoho (Cissus populnea) and Agatu
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