The Bright Side: Nigerian fishermen hold fast to tradition amid rapid urban growth
Beneath the looming luxury apartment towers rising along the reservoir’s edge, Maniru Umar dips his oar into the water, guiding his shallow wooden canoe through thick reeds. Motivated by a blend of pride and necessity, Umar and his fellow fishermen in Nigeria’s fast-growing capital continue to rely on traditional methods, working in two-man teams as they skillfully cast their nets from the canoe’s side.
Beneath the looming luxury apartment towers rising along the reservoir’s edge, Maniru Umar dips his oar into the water, guiding his shallow wooden canoe through thick reeds. Motivated by a blend of pride and necessity, Umar and his fellow fishermen in Nigeria’s fast-growing capital continue to rely on traditional methods, working in two-man teams as they skillfully cast their nets from the canoe’s side.
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