The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Mrs. Mavis Hawa Koomson, has outlined the government’s ambition to modernize and enhance the profitability of the fisheries sector.
The objective is to transform the fisheries industry into a modern and efficient sector capable of meeting domestic fish demand, improving the livelihoods of fishermen and fish cultivators, and generating employment opportunities across the value chain.
Mrs. Koomson conveyed this vision during the 14th National Farmers Day Forum, a component of the National Farmers Day celebrations held in Accra.
Despite facing challenges such as high feed costs and issues related to illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in the aquaculture and marine sectors, the minister highlighted that the ministry is actively implementing various initiatives to address these hurdles.
“We stand at a critical juncture, faced with challenges that demand not just innovative and forward-thinking approaches,” she said
Mrs. Koomson affirmed the commitment to ongoing collaboration with stakeholders and development partners to ensure the sustainable management of fisheries resources for both present and future generations.
The Agriculture Development Bank sponsored the 14th National Farmers Day Forum.