Minister-Designate for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has expressed her desire to leave a lasting legacy in the fisheries sector by completing and operationalizing the Anomabo Fisheries College.
Speaking during her vetting on Wednesday, Emelia Arthur stressed the importance of providing training and capacity-building opportunities for fishing communities.
The Anomabo Fisheries College, initiated by late President John Atta Mills, has been dormant for many years, and Emelia Arthur sees its completion as a step in developing the skills and knowledge of fisherfolk.
The Shama member of parliament also has expressed her desire to leave a lasting legacy in the fisheries sector by improving indigenous knowledge.
Touching on the challenge of keeping students in fishing communities in school, Emelia Arthur advocated for a holistic approach that addresses the root causes of the issue.
She acknowledged that many students are forced to drop out of school to support their families’ fishing activities.
She assured that the government will provide small loans to enhance the work of fisher folk to improve their livelihoods and promote sustainable fishing practices.
Story By: Emmanuel Coffie
