“I started with 100 fishes” – Graduate shares success story in his fish farming business

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A recent graduate recounted his journey to success, beginning with just 100 fish when he launched his fish farming business.

Nigerian graduate Shodiya Olalekan started working in fish farming shortly after earning his degree from Auchi, Edo state’s Federal Polytechnic.

He talked about his humble beginnings and how his perseverance has lead him to greatness in an interview with Legit. ng.

He has not only established himself as a popular farmer in Lagos but also spends time mentoring aspiring fish farmers.

In his words;

“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.” 

“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.”

“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.”