The House of Representatives has expressed strong displeasure over the abandonment of the multimillion-naira Fish Farm Estate in Bwari, Abuja. Lawmakers have summoned the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mariya Mahmoud, to explain the neglect of the once-promising project.
During an oversight visit on Monday, the Chairman of the House Committee on FCT Area Councils, Fred Agbedi, led the charge, criticizing the poor state of the facility. He described the farm as a failed initiative that goes against President Bola Tinubu’s goal of achieving food security in Nigeria.
“What we have seen here is nothing short of a disaster,” Agbedi said. “This farm, which should be a center of agricultural activity, has been left to rot. There’s no water, no electricity, no staff, and no security. We cannot tolerate this kind of irresponsibility.”
He assured that the National Assembly will take steps to revive the project and called on security agencies to protect the facility from further vandalism.
Acting Director of Fisheries and Aquaculture at the FCT Agriculture Secretariat, Dabit Jonas Agbo, explained that the Fish Farm Estate was originally set up to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on fish imports. While he admitted that the project has faced setbacks, he expressed hope that the lawmakers’ renewed interest could lead to its revival.
As Nigeria faces growing concerns over food security, the abandoned farm stands as a reminder of the dangers of administrative neglect and the urgent need for action.
