Emelia Arthur, Ghana’s Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, revealed that there is a significant discrepancy between the country’s domestic fish supply and demand, highlighting the necessity of expanding inland fisheries and aquaculture.
In an interview with the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in advance of the Blue Food Hub’s opening, she stated, “Our annual fish demand is 1.2 million metric tonnes, but we are only able to produce about 550,000 metric tonnes. So, there is about 700,000 metric tonnes gap we need to fill.”
Ghana’s fish supply is derived from aquaculture, inland, and marine sources, she said, adding that conservation measures are still essential to boosting marine yields.
“We need to pay a lot of attention to inland fisheries. Until last year, inland fisheries did not have a management plan. We have developed one, and then we have to close the gap with aquaculture,” she continued.
Her comments demonstrate the government’s renewed emphasis on increasing domestic fish output in order to satisfy growing demand, reduce imports, and advance the sustainable management of the nation’s aquatic resources.
Source: newsthemegh.com