Ghana National Canoe Fishermen Council honours Fisheries Minister

The Ghana National Canoe Fishermen Council (GNCFC),Greater Accra Region, and Central Region secretariats have honoured Madam Mavis HawaKoomson, the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) with citations.The citations were in recognition of Madam Koomson's contributions to the sustenance of thefishing sector.They presented the citations during the official opening of the sea at Akplabanya in the AdaWest District following the end of a one-month closed season implemented by the ministry andthe Fisheries Commission to help replenish the country's marine fish stock.The GNCFC Greater Accra Secretariat's citation stated that 'Honourable Mavis Hawa Koomson,your strong personality coupled with tenacity of purpose is second to none. We believe theseare the virtues you have instilled in your dedicated staff at the Ministry to implement strategicpolicies such as the moratorium, canoe embossment, livelihood security empowerment, closedfishing season, and the total abolishment of all forms of illegal, unreported, and unregulated(IUU) methods of fishing.'It further noted that they were deeply encouraged by her strength to shutter the glass ceilingand ensured that Ghana's fisheries industry led among her peers in the subregion.'You have moved the entire fishing industry to a higher pedestal and accomplished dreams thatare bigger than we have imagined.'The GNCFC Central Regional Secretariat bestowed the title 'Ofar Hemaa Kwegyaaa I' (queen offishing) on the MoFAD Minister, noting that her tireless efforts had led to significant growth inthe industry's contribution to the national economy, improved livelihoods for fishingcommunities, strengthened partnerships with international organisations, and innovativeapproaches to fisheries management and research.'Your vision and commitment have made a lasting impact on the lives of many and have earnedyou this well-deserved recognition,' they emphasised.Source: Ghana News Agency