Socio-Economic Analysis and Fishing Practices of the Fisherfolks of Abinsi Settlement, Benue State, Nigeria

Abstract

The Socio-economic characteristics of Abinsi fishing settlement were studied for a period of five months (November 2016 – March 2017). A total of 98 questionnaires were administered to the fisherfolks who lived and fished in the settlement. The age bracket 26-30 years was most in number, 66.30% (65) and were 84.30% (83) predominated by male. By educational status, secondary education, 45.90% (45) were most populous among the respondents.