The Asongtaba group in Kandiga, Kassena Nankana West District, is celebrating its first successful fish harvest under the Aquaculture for Food and Jobs (AFJ) Programme, a government initiative launched in 2024 to promote food security, job creation, and sustainable development in the Upper East Region.
The group, one of four communities benefiting from the project, received support from the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development and the Fisheries Commission, including fingerlings, feed, cages, nets, and extension services.
From just half a cage, the group harvested 321 kilograms of Tilapia fish.
Upper East Regional Director of the Fisheries Commission, Mwinibuobu Bamie, highlighted the programme’s impact. “The major aim is to contribute to food security through resilient alternative livelihoods, empowering youth, providing jobs, and supporting communities through protein provision,” he said.
Zonal Extension Officer Albert Amenuku praised the group’s commitment. “They call me anytime they face a challenge, which shows they are very committed. Today, they have successfully harvested their fish,” he said.
The assembly member for the Akandi Wigberi Atiibabisi Electoral Area, speaking on behalf of the group, expressed gratitude to the Fisheries Commission. “I’m impressed with how the market responded — people came from Bolgatanga and Navrongo to buy the fish. If this continues, it will greatly benefit the community,” he said.
The AFJ Programme has already extended support to other districts, including Builsa North, Binduri, Bongo, and the Kassena Nankana Municipality, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s agricultural sector by harnessing water resources to improve livelihoods and nutrition.
Source: A1 Radio | 101.1 Mhz | David Azure | Kandiga
