The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture and Member of Parliament(Shama), Hon. Emelia Arthur, has reaffirmed her commitment to empowering young women in leadership through a mentorship session held at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Accra.  The event brought together nine young women leaders from universities across Ghana under the leadership of Ms. Masiata Sufyani, Women’s Commissioner of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS).   The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration between NUGS and the Ministry while inspiring the next generation of female leaders.During the interactive session, Hon. Arthur shared personal and professional insights, emphasizing the importance of resilience, discipline, and purpose-driven leadership.   She encouraged the participants to focus on their unique strengths and avoid unnecessary comparisons, urging them to conduct personal SWOT analyses to better understand their leadership potential.  Recounting her own journey, the Minister reflected on her early leadership roles as a school prefect, her transformative National Service experience in community development, and her eventual rise to Parliament after 24 years of perseverance.   “Leadership requires patience, simplicity, and discipline,” she noted, cautioning against frivolous spending and underscoring the value of modest living.  Hon. Arthur also spoke candidly about overcoming imposter syndrome, encouraging the young leaders to remain grounded in their values, build confidence, and maintain strong faith in God.   She highlighted the vast opportunities within Ghana’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, describing fish as “gold” and pledging support, including seed funding, for innovative business ideas along the fisheries value chain.  The mentorship session concluded with the NUGS delegation formally inviting the Minister to the upcoming National Young Women Leaders’ Summit on June 19, 2026, and the launch of the NUGS Women’s Podcast, an initiative to amplify the voices of female leaders across tertiary institutions.  Participants expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to engage with Hon. Arthur, drawing inspiration from her journey of resilience, service, and leadership.