ENTREPRENEURAL YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN CATFISH PRODUCTION: ANTIDOTE FOR STEMMING THE EXUBERANT RIFE FOR OVERSEAS EMIGRATION

Abstract

The phenomenon of overseas emigration from developing countries has been a persistent concern, driven by the quest for better economic opportunities. Different vocations are associated with peculiar job harzard and fortunes. This paper explores the potential of catfish production as a veritable alternative to stem the rife of overseas emigration. Examining the economic, social, and environmental benefits of catfish production, this study explores how this aquaculture practice can provide a lucrative livelihood for individuals, contribute to local economic growth, and reduce the pressure to emigrate. It was concluded that private sector stakeholders must invest in catfish production, infrastructures, financing and market access should be available to unlock its full potential to stem the tide of overseas emigration and recommendations were made that there should be financial assistance to people, investment in infrastructures among others to reduce this pressure.