The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, has announced that the Anomabo Fisheries College, which was initiated in 2013 during the administration of former President John Dramani Mahama, is scheduled to be fully completed and made operational by the first quarter of 2026, specifically by March 2026.
She made this disclosure on the floor of Parliament while responding to a question posed by the Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya South, Hon. Shirley Kyei. The question sought clarification on the expected timeline for the college’s operationalization and details of the academic programmes that will be introduced for the pioneer batch of students.
In her response, Hon. Emelia Arthur explained that the Ministry has already taken significant steps towards ensuring the timely completion of the project.
Contracts have been awarded for the finishing of outstanding construction works and the procurement of essential office equipment, classroom and laboratory furniture, and scientific apparatus needed to facilitate teaching and research. She emphasized that the government remains committed to promoting fisheries education and capacity building to support the sustainable development of Ghana’s fisheries and aquaculture sector.
The Minister further revealed that a technical committee has been set up within the Ministry to develop the administrative and governance framework for the college. This committee is tasked with formulating academic structures, recruitment plans, and operational guidelines to ensure that the institution meets both national and international standards. Once operational, the Anomabo Fisheries College is expected to run programs in fisheries management, aquaculture technology, marine science, and fish processing, among others.
