The Emelia Arthur, Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, has revealed that Ghana faces a significant gap between national fish demand and domestic production, highlighting the urgent need to expand aquaculture and inland fisheries.

Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, ahead of the launch of the Blue Food Hub, she stated: “Our annual fish demand is 1.2 million metric tonnes, but we are only able to produce about 550,000 metric tonnes. So, there is about 700,000 metric tonnes gap we need to fill.”

Minister Arthur explained that the country’s fish supply is sourced from marine, inland, and aquaculture sectors, and emphasised that conservation measures are critical to improving marine yields.

“We need to pay a lot of attention to inland fisheries. Until last year, inland fisheries did not have a management plan. We have developed one, and then we have to close the gap with aquaculture,” she added.

Her remarks underscore the government’s renewed commitment to boosting local fish production, reducing reliance on imports, and promoting sustainable management of Ghana’s aquatic resources.