Ghana’s Fish Festival: All you need to know about the novel initiative - Adomonline.com

However, a significant oversight in recognizing the fisheries subsector prompted the inception of the National Fish Festival (NFF) in 2015.

This article explores the background of the Fish Festival, its evolution, and what to expect at the upcoming 2023 celebration.

The Fish Festival, inaugurated on October 22, 2015, in Prampram, Greater Accra Region, aimed to rectify the imbalance in recognizing fishers and aquaculture operators and by extension, showcase the fisheries subsector’s contribution to Ghana’s economy.

Another unique feature of the festival is the myriad of stakeholders, including fish farmers, marine fisheries, aquaculture companies, government agencies, research institutions, and media who have collaborated to ensure its success.

The 2023 Fish Festival

Scheduled for November 20th and 21st, 2023, at the Black Star Square in the Greater Accra Region, the 2023 Fish Festival promises an array of activities.

The festival will serve as an exhibition platform for fishing and aquaculture inputs, fish products, panel discussions on sector issues, and a fish market.