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    "content": "fish. As at now, our rivers are sometimes heavily polluted and some species of fish cannot do well. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I have talked about foreign fishing vessels. It seems like most countries that do deep sea fishing are supported by their governments. It is high time that our Government led the way, perhaps, through partnership or on its own. If it could purchase a few vessels because they are very expensive for any individual to procure; the Government through these organisations that are being formed should procure some fishing vessels; employ our youths to also fish in the seas and oceans. Our country is very rich in various species of fish. Some of the fish from our country have been proved to be palatable and good. You will be surprised that a fish species like tilapia, which is indigenous to our country, is now being farmed in other countries. It has even been patented. So, we also need to look at how we can protect our fish, genetic resource and patent those which have not been patented. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, this Bill has come at the right time. It is important because it will promote the fishing sector. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, with those remarks, I beg to support."
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