The functions of the NAQDA

• ♦ To develop aquaculture, aquaculture operations and culture-based fisheries in perennial reservoirs and seasonal reservoirs, with a view to increasing fish production and fish consumption in the country.


• ♦ To promote the creation of employment opportunities through the development of freshwater aquaculture, brackish water aquaculture, coastal aquaculture and mariculture.


• ♦To promote the farming of high valued fish species including ornamental fish for export.


• ♦ To promote the optimum utilization of aquatic resources through environmental friendly aquaculture programs


• ♦ To promote, facilitate and develop small, medium & large scale private sector investment in aquaculture


• ♦ To manage, conserve and develop, having regard to the need to biodiversity, aquaculture, aquatic resources used for aquaculture and aquaculture operations and culture-based fisheries in perennial reservoirs and seasonal reservoirs


• ♦ To assist persons carrying on business as an importer, exporter, seller, distributor and supplier of aquatic resources and engaged in aquaculture and the development of aquatic resources as an importer, exporter, supplier, distributor and seller of aquatic resources


• ♦ To prepare and implement plans and programs for the management, conservation & development of aquaculture and aquaculture operations and culture-based fisheries in perennial reservoirs and seasonal reservoirs