Government has proposed GH¢400 million for the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture to support fishing and fish farming communities across the country.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the proposal in Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026, while presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy.
He said the money will go into improving infrastructure, expanding opportunities for women and youth, supporting fishers with inputs and equipment, and strengthening training for the sector.
Out of the total amount, GH¢100 million will go to fish markets to improve infrastructure along the fisheries value chain.
Another GH¢100 million has been set aside for women and youth in aquaculture to widen their opportunities in fish production.
A further GH¢100 million will support fishing inputs and outboard motors for the people whose work supplies markets with fish.
Government has also proposed GH¢29 million to the Anomabo Fisheries College to strengthen training for the sector.
Dr Forson said the funding is meant to protect livelihoods and grow local fish production to meet rising demand.
