The Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival is one which surrounds fish capture by a very large community. Given the importance of fish in the augmentation of the rural protein intake for Nigerians the fishing festival assumes a dual prominence among a people (Nigerians), who constitutes the largest concentration of black race anywhere in the world. In spite of its growing prominence, only very little empirical literature exists on the socio-economic and socio-cultural implications of the festival. This is the major Fishing Festival along the West African Coast, and any attempt to...

Poverty reduction strategies have been at the center stage of development programmes. Agriculture has been a central element of focus on poverty reduction strategy. Nigerian agriculture is dominated by small scale farmers who produce the bulk of food in the country. The vicious circle of poverty among these farmers largely accounts for unimpressive performance of the agricultural sector. Increasing growth in the agricultural sector is the most efficient means of alleviating poverty and generating long-term sustainable development. Resources must be used much more efficiently, with more...