By Francis Kobena Tandoh
The government has adopted various measures to protect the fishing industry; this is according to President John Dramani Mahama on Friday.
Speaking at the National Fisheries Day Celebration in the capital, Accra, Mahama announced that the government, in order to achieve the desire, has passed the new Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, which establishes a modern framework for governance, enforcement, and conservation in the sector.
According to the Ghanaian president, the new law aligns Ghana with international standards and enhances the country’s ability to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
“My administration has taken decisive steps to develop a sustainable modern fisheries sector rooted in science, tradition, and community participation. And so the passage of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act 2025. It’s landmark legislation and establishes a modern framework for governance, enforcement, and conservation. It aligns Ghana with international standards and enhances our ability to combat IUU fishing,” he said.
President Mahama said the cabinet recently approved the creation of the Cape Three Points marine-protected area, which will serve as a sanctuary for rebuilding fish stocks, protecting biodiversity, and ensuring a long-term ecological balance of our ocean.
He urged the chief fishermen and queen fishmongers to champion responsible fishing practices and stand firm as guardians of our marine resources.
Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Emelia Arthur emphasized that the passage of the new legislation is timely.
“With the passage of the new Fisheries and Aquaculture Act 2025, Act 1146, it is timely and essential that key actors come together to understand the law, clarify their responsibilities, and strengthen the partnership between communities and government. Only through shared stewardship can we ensure compliance, transparency, and sustainable recovery of our fisheries,” she said.
The Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II stressed the need for collective efforts to protect marine resources.
He said, “As a nation, we are collectively responsible for the preservation of our fishery industries and resources, which over the years have been confronted with challenges such as overfishing, illegal and unregulated fishing practices, sea pollution, and climate change.” End item
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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