‎Fisheries Commission Educates Kpong Fishers on Sustainable Practices and Child Labour Prevention ‎


Reported By Azaglo Michael 

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‎The Fisheries Commission’s Akosombo Cost Center has held a community sensitization program at Kpong Harbour in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, focusing on fisheries laws, sustainable fishing practices, and the fight against child labour in the sector.

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‎The initiative aimed to raise awareness among fishers on the responsible use of water bodies, discouraging harmful practices such as the use of chemicals, dynamite, and other destructive fishing methods.

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‎Speaking to the media, Mr. Patrick Appenteng, Center Manager of the Fisheries Commission, Akosombo, emphasized that the commission is working in line with the newly passed Fisheries and Aquaculture Act to improve water resources, upgrade fishing equipment, and safeguard food security,while reducing poverty in fishing communities.

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Mr. Patrick Appenteng, Center Manager of the Fisheries Commission, Akosombo


‎He appealed to parents and caregivers to end the use of children under 18 in fishing activities, stressing that they should be in school acquiring knowledge that will benefit the future of the fishing industry.

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‎“The just-passed Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill will strengthen the industry and boost Ghana’s economy. We must all comply with government regulations to protect our water bodies and their surroundings,” Mr. Appenteng said.

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‎Mr. Selorm Tibu, Municipal Coordinating Director of the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly, praised the Fisheries Commission for the program, urging the community to preserve the river for future generations by avoiding pollution, chemical use, and indiscriminate disposal of plastics.

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‎Mr. Selorm Tibu, Municipal Coordinating Director of the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly


‎The Assembly Member for Kpong Ahudzo, Hon. Raymond Gborson, encouraged fishers to adopt the best practices taught by the commission, stressing the importance of using the right equipment for their safety and livelihood.

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‎The Assembly Member for Kpong Ahudzo, Hon. Raymond Gborson


‎Some fishers expressed their appreciation for the initiative, describing it as an eye-opening and impactful program for their community.


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