Minister for Fisheries to begin 6-day tour of inland fishing communities
Emelia Arthur, Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, will embark on a six-day working tour of inland fisheries communities across the country from Wednesday, 6th May 2026. Her office announced the tour in a press statement.
The Minister will visit selected communities in the Greater Accra, Volta, Oti, Bono East, Savanna, and Ashanti Regions. The tour is designed to strengthen stakeholder engagement, assess key facilities, and gather first-hand information on the state of the inland fisheries subsector. The Ministry stated, "The exercise is intended to strengthen engagement with stakeholders, assess key facilities, and obtain first-hand information on the state of the inland fisheries subsector." Emelia Arthur is expected to interact directly with fishers, inspect infrastructure, and participate in a strategic planning session in Techiman in the Bono East Region. The move comes amid growing concerns over declining fish stocks in rivers, dams, and other inland water bodies, as well as challenges with post-harvest losses and access to landing facilities.
The tour is expected to end on Monday, 11th May 2026, with a debriefing expected to inform the Ministry's broader agenda for sustainable fisheries management. Insights from the tour will help shape discussions at the upcoming Inland Fisheries Conference. The Ministry noted that this initiative underscores its commitment to ensuring policies are informed by the lived experiences and needs of inland fishing communities.
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Fisheries Minister Emelia Arthur is embarking on a tour of inland fishing communities. The move comes amid growing concerns - what changes might be in store?
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