The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Madam Hawa Koomson has stated that the revised national fisheries and Aquaculture Policy aims to improve fisheries infrastructure development.
Madam Hawa Koomson added that the revised fisheries and aquaculture policy will enhance the resilience of fisheries to climate change.
During a workshop on the Revised National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy for key stakeholders, Madam Hawa Koomson indicated that the revision was to incorporate relevant emerging issues and address the challenges with the objective of sustaining the sector for national development.
She explained that there had been significant changes in the fisheries sector at both national and international levels since the first National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy came into effect in 2008.
The Minister said there was a successful implementation of the policy to create jobs and grow the local economy and called for the support of all.
She added that the fisheries sector plays a significant role in the socio-economic development of the country.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Solomon Nartey
