Drought dries up Yobe fishermen, farmers

There is no doubt that farmers and fishermen constitute a reasonable percentage of self-employed people in Yobe State. It is estimated that more than 85 per cent of the population of Gashua town which stretches along the Yobe River, largely depend on the river for sustenance either through fishing or irrigation farming. However, residents along the river and indeed Bade local government area, are facing hardship due to low rainfall this year in the area. The river, which serves as an alternative water source, especially for irrigation farming, has receded, triggering mass migration of farmers and fishermen to another area.
Click here to read full news..