The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has paid a working visit to Buipe in the Savannah Region to engage directly with members of the fishing community and assess pressing challenges affecting the sector.
The visit was undertaken alongside the Member of Parliament for Central Gonja and Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abu Jinapor, as part of government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration and deliver practical solutions to improve the livelihoods of fisherfolk across the country.
During the engagement, community members and key stakeholders highlighted several critical issues requiring urgent attention. Top among the concerns raised were the timely supply and effective distribution of premix fuel, access to essential fishing inputs to support productivity, the provision of modern fish processing equipment for women involved in fish processing and trading, as well as the need for improved landing sites to enhance fish handling, storage, and overall operational efficiency.
The discussions also focused on the importance of strengthening infrastructure within the fisheries value chain to boost local economic activity and improve working conditions for fishing communities in the area.
Hon. Emelia Arthur reaffirmed government’s commitment to addressing the concerns of fisherfolk and ensuring that interventions within the fisheries sector are responsive to the real needs of communities. She noted that the Ministry remains dedicated to implementing sustainable policies and targeted support programmes aimed at enhancing productivity, promoting responsible fisheries management, and improving livelihoods.
Hon. John Abu Jinapor also assured the people of continued collaboration between the relevant ministries to address the challenges raised and support the development of the fisheries sector in the Savannah Region.
The visit forms part of the Ministry’s broader stakeholder engagement initiative to deepen consultations with fishing communities across Ghana and ensure inclusive development within the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
