The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has inaugurated a Ministerial Committee to develop the academic curriculum and governance structure for the Fisheries College in Anomabo at a ceremony held on August 29, 2025, in Accra.
The Fisheries College in Anomabo, which stalled in previous years due to financial challenges and contractor constraints, has received renewed government commitment under His Excellency President John Mahama. The President has prioritized completing critical infrastructure and ensuring the operationalization of the College, with the first intake of students expected by the first quarter of 2026.
Phase I of the project includes a two-storey classroom block, a two-storey administration block, a laboratory block, hostel facilities, and residential accommodation for staff, all of which are progressing steadily.
The Ministerial Committee has been tasked with developing an academic curriculum that links education with the practical needs of the fisheries and aquaculture sector, while aligning with international best practices.
The curriculum will also meet the standards of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) framework.
Speaking at the inauguration, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, who also chairs the Committee, expressed confidence in the team’s ability to deliver.
“The collective expertise and dedication of each member will ensure the development of a curriculum that equips our future workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to transform the fisheries and aquaculture sector,” she stated.
Members of the Committee include: Emelia Arthur, Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture (Chairperson), John Quayson, Professor Benjamin Campion, Fisheries Commission, Professor Elvis Nyarko, Former Vice Chancellor, Regional Maritime University, Captain William Wricketts, Regional Maritime University, Professor Ernest Abano, University of Cape Coast and Dr. Aggrey Fynn, University of Cape Coast
The rest are Professor George Wiafe, Edenway Foundation, Dr. Angela Lamptey, University of Ghana, Dr. Andrews Apraku, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Dr. Ayisi Larbi, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Madam Comfort Naa Komely Adjetey, Council of State, Joojo Solomon, National Fisheries Association of Ghana, Nana Kweigyah, Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana, Ilona Appiah, Ghana Industrial Trawlers Association (Rep) and Eric Baah, Director of Policy, Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation (Secretary)
