Ghana’s Parliament Passes Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill 2025

The Parliament of Ghana has passed the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill 2025, marking a significant step towards sustainable management of the country’s marine and aquatic resources.

The Bill was passed after being taken through a certificate of urgency, underscoring the government’s commitment to harnessing the Blue Economy agenda.

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, explained that the Bill aims to support economic growth, social inclusion, food security, and environmental protection through sustainable management of fisheries and aquaculture resources.

She emphasized that the Bill reflects Ghana’s commitment to the Blue Economy agenda, which seeks to harness marine and aquatic resources sustainably.

The Chairman of the Committee that reviewed the Bill, Hon. Godfred Seidu Jasaw, highlighted the significant contributions of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors to national development.

These contributions include:

– Job and wealth creation

– Poverty reduction

– Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution

– Foreign exchange earnings

Hon. Jasaw emphasized the need for a robust legal framework to govern fishing activities, regulate resource extraction, and ensure compliance with international and national environmental standards.

The Bill provides a framework for sustainable management, utilization, and exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture resources.

The passage of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill 2025 is expected to have a positive impact on Ghana’s economy, environment, and society.

It will help ensure sustainable management of fisheries and aquaculture resources, promote food security, and support economic growth.