The recent Akosombo Dam leak has resulted in losses for certain aquaculture farmers. The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has announced efforts to help these farmers.
Moses Anim, the deputy minister for fisheries and aquaculture, claims that the government has gathered information on the impacted farmers and is preparing to introduce a support program to assist them in starting up again.
On the fringes of the 2023 National Fish Festival in Accra, which has as its theme "Developing Ghana's Blue Economy for Sustainable Fisheries Management and National Development," Anim made the revelation.
"The Fisheries Commission, our technical branch, has evaluated the damage and gathered information on the impacted farmers," Anim stated. "We're determined to stand by them and assist them in getting back on their feet."
To help farmers repair their aquaculture facilities and enhance their standard of living, the government will offer financial support, equipment, and training.
The government is being urged to solve issues that impede the sustainable management of the fisheries sector by the National Fisheries Association of Ghana (NAFAG).
Acting NAFAG President Simon Agah underlined the importance of the industry to the country's economy and stressed the urgency of addressing urgent problems plaguing the fishing sector.
"Some of the activities that hinder the sector's progress are the use of light, illegal nets, plastic pollution on beaches, and chemicals in fishing," Agah stated.
He demanded that more be done to guarantee that current laws are followed and to inform and acquaint fishermen with sustainable fishing methods.
