The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has paid a working visit to an aquaculture facility run by the Kwahu Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture Development in the Kwahu West Municipality.
The visit was aimed at strengthening partnerships to grow aquaculture as a key driver of employment and a reliable source of affordable protein for communities.
Before touring the facility, the Minister called on the Municipal Chief Executive, Tamimu Halidu, and later inspected operations at Family and Friends Fisheries Limited in Nkawkaw, a project developed by the Kwahu Foundation.
At the farm, she was shown how water from the Kwahu mountains is channeled into fish ponds to rear tilapia and catfish. The system uses naturally oxygenated water to improve fish quality and yields.
Speaking to traditional leaders and stakeholders, Emelia Arthur described the initiative as a model for the future of aquaculture in Ghana. She pledged the Ministry’s support to expand such projects, create more opportunities for entrepreneurs, and equip young people with practical skills in modern fish farming.
“We want to see facilities like this replicated in other communities. Aquaculture can create decent jobs and secure our food supply,” she said. She also stressed the need for fish processing centers and accessible markets to strengthen the entire value chain.
As part of the visit, the Minister interacted with agriculture students from Mpraeso Senior High School and announced that fingerlings will be supplied to support their training. Nkawkaw Senior High School will also benefit from fingerlings and other resources to improve hands-on learning in aquaculture.
Her visit, officials say, reflects government’s commitment to promoting aquaculture as a tool for food security, youth employment, and local economic development.
