By Victoria Agyemang, GNA
Anomabo (C/R), Nov. 15, GNA – The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Madam Emelia Arthur, has assured that the much-anticipated Anomabo Fisheries College will begin operations in the first quarter of next year.
This, when achieved would mark a major milestone in Ghana’s efforts to strengthen technical capacity within the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
During a working visit to the project site at Anomabo in the Central Region on Saturday, where she inspected ongoing construction works, the Minister also interacted with project contractors, engineers, and officials of the Fisheries Commission.
According to her, significant progress had been made on key facilities, including lecture blocks, administrative offices, teachers, and principal bungalows, among others.
She expressed confidence that the current pace of work would have the College welcome its first cohort of students soon.
Madam Arthur underscored the strategic role the College would play in building local expertise to support sustainable fisheries management, aquaculture development, and value chain improvement.
She added that the institution would offer specialised programmes in marine science, aquaculture technology, post-harvest fisheries, and coastal resource management.
She revealed that a team which worked on the curriculum for the College had submitted the document to the Ministry for review and approval.
Madam Arthur urged the contractors to stick to timelines and maintain high construction standards, noting that the government would continue to provide the necessary support to ensure the project’s timely completion.
The College when completed, would not only serve Ghana but the Sub-Region, with the Korea Marine Institute expressing interest to partner it.
The Anomabo Fisheries College is expected to serve as a key capacity-building centre, equipping Ghana’s fisheries sector with the trained manpower needed to modernise marine operations and boost national food security.
She inspected the abandoned fish markets at Kormantse and Komenda and assured to work tirelessly to revamp the markets.
Mr Eric Stanley Acquah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Mfantseman pledged the Assembly’s commitment to ensure work moved faster as expected.
Edited by Alice Tettey/Linda Asante Agyei