“I started with 100 fish, today my farm has capacity for 10,000 fish” – Entrepreneur
A graduate indentified as Shodiya Olaleka, delved into the world of fish farming immediately after graduating from the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo state. Originally from Ogun state, Olalekan is now based in Lagos, where he runs a big fish farm.
He narrated his humble beginning to Legit.ng during an interview and said his determination has made him go far in the business. Apart from becoming an established farmer in Lagos, he now takes time to teach upcoming fish farmers.
“After successfully completing my HND at the Federal Polytechnic Auchi, I officially went into fish farming fully. I am a certified catfish farmer and very passionate about educating people about profitable catfish farming. I am also a graphics design enthusiast, a content creator in fish farming and a foodstuff merchant. Sholeks Farms started with just 100 post fingerlings in a single 1000-litre plastic fish pond, but as of today, it is a 10,000-capacity fish farm.”
and never gives up. He said the profit margin is high once one overcomes the initial challenges. He said: “There is a huge profit margin for properly managed catfish farming in Nigeria. But before deciding to go into the business, bear in mind that high expectations from the business will lead to utmost disappointment. Understanding that it is a livestock business and any business that involves life is a very risky business, and this will help you as a first-timer– it’s prone to loss. Therefore, it is not a business for the faint-hearted.”
Olalekan said the demand for catfish, which is the type he farms, is continuously on the rise in Nigeria. He said rising demand has made many Nigerians consider going into catfish farming. His words: “Fish farming in Nigeria is currently a very lucrative business, and it is mainly boosted by the continuous rise in the demand for catfish, which no one can ever meet the demand.”
Fish farmer displays catfish online In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian lady who is a fish farmer showed off one of the fish she harveted.
Source: Legit.ng
