The Chamber of Aquaculture, together with the World Economic Forum and its partners, has engaged media practitioners in an interaction aimed at equipping them with relevant, policy-sensitive information on the state of Ghana’s marine sector.
The event was organised by the Chamber and its funding partners to bring issues concerning the marine ecosystem—which contributes over $600 million annually to Ghana’s economy—to the attention of state actors, policymakers, academia, industry practitioners, and the general public.
Speaking at the event on February 23, 2026, the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, Jacob Adzika, said the media interaction was intended to bring journalists up to speed on the impact of the Blue Food Innovation Hub, which is expected to open market and scalable opportunities for lower-end industry practitioners within Ghana’s aquaculture sector.
“It is noteworthy to bring the media on board as strategic partners to drive communication and disseminate the impact of the Chamber of Aquaculture, the successes chalked over the past six years, and our latest project—the Blue Food Innovation Hub—together with key partners like the World Economic Forum and allied partners, which will redefine excellence in our operations as a key sector in Ghana,” he said.
Mr Adzika further explained that locating the Blue Food Innovation Hub in Ghana under the leadership of the Chamber of Aquaculture is a strategic vision, given the country’s position as one of the top producers of marine products on the continent and globally, employing over 500,000 people across the subsectors of the industry.
“We believe that once we have worked with all critical stakeholders—from the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development through to major global players like the World Economic Forum and other like-minded organisations—the overall aim of the Blue Food Innovation Hub project will be achieved. It will drive long-term sustainable development in the sector while guaranteeing decent incomes and jobs for stakeholders across the board,” he said.
He added that the launch of the Blue Food Innovation Hub would strategically address challenges that have long plagued the sector and hindered sustainable growth and production. These challenges include low market access, lack of investment from financial institutions, limited knowledge in innovative and sustainable business models, and weak regulatory frameworks, among others.
The event attracted selected media practitioners, officials from the Chamber of Aquaculture, representatives of the World Economic Forum, and other allied partners.
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Story by Sika Togoh | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Gabriel Tecco Mensah
