Abstract:
The descriptive survey design using questionnaires and structured interview were
adopted as instrument for data collection. Population of study consisted of 391 with the
determined sample size of 198 fishermen. Frequency count, simple percentages and
mean (x̅) were used to analyze the data. The study revealed traditional sources of
information dissemination as contact with colleagues, information disseminated in market
places and fishing festivals while modern sources of information dissemination included
radio, mobile phone use and newspapers. The shortage of public librarians, libraries and
extension workers, language barrier and lack of motivation were challenges associated
with information dissemination and utilization by artisanal fishermen in Benue state. The
study recommended that effective sources of information dissemination should be
employed as this will enhance dissemination and utilization by artisanal fishermen and
improve fish production rate in Benue state.
