Emelia Arthur Drops Fresh Board Line-Up

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has officially sworn in a reconstituted Board for the Fisheries Commission, marking a major reset under the new Fisheries Act, 2025 (Act 1146). The newly formed 12-member Board reflects a sharper, more inclusive governance structure designed to boost accountability, tighten oversight, and bring stronger coordination to how Ghana manages its fisheries resources. Speaking at the inauguration on April 10, Arthur made it clear this isn’t just another boardroom assignment. She framed the role as a national duty—one that demands transparency, environmental responsibility, and real commitment to Ghana’s Blue Economy vision. Her message was direct: deliver results, raise standards, and help build a fisheries sector that actually works—one that secures food supply, creates jobs, and drives national growth. The Board is chaired by Prof. Wisdom Akpalu and brings together key players across major institutions: • Dr. Afisah Zakariah (Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture) • Prof. Benjamin Betey Campion (Fisheries Commission) • Mubarick Masawudu (Ghana Maritime Authority) • Commodore Ben Baba Abdul (Ghana Navy) • Eric Ken Winful (Ghana Police Service) • Esi Nana Nerquaye-Tetteh (Environmental Protection Authority) • Stephen Yeboah Ampiaw (Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority) • Ruby Asmah (Fisheries and Aquaculture Research Institute) • Esi Biney (Water Resources) • Emmanuel Allegye-Cudjoe (Veterinary Services Directorate) • Frank Kwesi Alhoon (Ghana Tuna Association) Arthur, who also serves as MP for Shama, expressed confidence that this mix of expertise will drive smarter decisions, stronger collaboration, and long-term sustainability for Ghana’s fisheries sector. Expectations are high, and this Board has no room to play safe.