Socio-economic factors influencing aquaculture development in Sokoto State

The study was carried out in five local Government Areas namely Sokoto North, Bodinga, Kware, Ilila and Tambuwal mapped out by International Fund for Agricultural Development as fishery potential areas. Seven villages namely Gidan Igwai, Kaurar Kwasau, Gidan Akwara, Tozai, Tambuwal, Mogajin Gari, and Badau also were selected all at random. Fish farm management questionnaire was used for data collection. Results revealed that adequate fish farm facilities, fish seed supply, private sector confidence and support, risk consderation, government support and investment, over popularized livestock poultry sub sector and fishery extension service are the problems of fish farming. Recommendations were made as to how to improve fish farming in Sokoto State