The Ghana Chamber of Aquaculture, in conjunction with the government and other private sector partners, has officially launched the Blue Food Innovation Hub as a crucial step toward mainstreaming marine resource development into the country’s economy.
The development comes on the back of the huge potential the marine economy holds for the holistic growth of Ghana’s economy, particularly in sustaining livelihoods and increasing the estimated $600 million generated annually from the industry.
Speaking as the keynote guest at the event held in Accra on February 25, 2026, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, said the establishment of the coordinated Blue Food Innovation Hub aligns with the government’s strategy and goals to harness the potential of the country’s marine economy.
“The launch of the strategically designed Blue Food Innovation Hub, under the auspices of the Chamber of Aquaculture and its partners, will go a long way in helping the government achieve its aim of maximising the potential of our thriving marine industry, which generates close to $600 million for the economy while sustaining livelihoods and guaranteeing incomes for industry practitioners,” she said.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Aquaculture, Jacob Adzikah, also noted that one of the core aims of the Blue Food Innovation Hub is to train and refine the skills and technical capacity of existing small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in the sector.
“The initiative launched today will leverage our existing alliances with development partners to equip owners of SMEs operating in the sector, while also continuously upskilling employees to adopt scientific methods of processing, farming, and value addition to marine products. This will create more value and channel additional resources into the economy over time,” he said.
The event drew strong participation from key policymakers, development partners, industry practitioners, academics, selected journalists, and members of the public, all gathered to explore the vast potential of the growing marine industry and the benefits it holds for the sustainable development of the country if given the necessary attention.
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Story by Sika Togoh | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Gabriel Tecco Mensah
