The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has announced a series of reforms aimed at transforming Ghana’s fisheries sector through stronger regulation, sustainable re
The reforms were outlined during the Ministry’s Mid-Year Media Engagement held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, under the theme, “Resetting Ghana’s Fisheries Sector for Sustainability, Jobs and Blue Economy Growth.”
The engagement provided an update on the Ministry’s programmes, reforms and achievements since February 2025.
Addressing journalists at the Cleaver Hotel in Accra, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, said the engagement formed part of the government’s commitment to transparency, accountability and the sustainable management of the country’s fisheries re
She stressed that Ghana’s fisheries resafeguard the livelihoods of current and future generations
According to the Minister, some of the key milestones achieved under the government’s reset agenda include the passage of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146), the establishment of Ghana’s first Marine Protected Area at Cape Three Points, intensified measures to combat illegal fishing and reforms to the premix fuel distribution system.
She said the interventions are intended to address longstanding challenges facing the sector, including declining fish stocks, illegal fishing and the need to improve the livelihoods of fishing communities.
“Although challenges remain within the sector, the government’s reset agenda is focused on building a productive, resilient and sustainable fisheries sector that creates jobs, supports food security and protects marine re
Emelia Arthur noted that the fisheries sector will play a key role in Ghana’s economic transformation through the promotion of the Blue Economy, which seeks to harness the country’s marine and aquatic re
The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working closely with fisherfolk, industry stakeholders, development partners and the media to ensure the successful implementation of reforms aimed at building a sustainable and resilient fisheries sector.
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