The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has directed Fujian Farms to take immediate corrective action after an inspection uncovered serious violations of operational, environmental, and safety standards.
The Minister, accompanied by the Asuogyaman District Chief Executive, Godwin Bobobee, and officials from the Fisheries Commission, carried out the inspection as part of a nationwide monitoring exercise targeting aquaculture facilities.
At Fujian Farms, inspectors identified multiple infractions, including the absence of basic biosecurity measures, poor sanitation, and inadequate waste management systems. Authorities warned that these lapses pose significant risks to public health, environmental safety, and the long-term sustainability of the aquaculture sector.
Additional concerns included workers operating without proper protective gear, unhygienic fish handling practices, erosion affecting water quality in the broodstock section, and the unsafe disposal of dead fish.
In response, the Minister issued a four-week ultimatum for the farm to comply fully with the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146), and the Fisheries Regulations, 2010 (L.I. 1968), warning that failure to do so could lead to the facility’s closure.
Fujian Farms has also been ordered to submit a comprehensive corrective action plan within three days and to suspend the stocking of new fingerlings until all identified issues are resolved. A ten-member task force has been deployed to the site to ensure strict compliance.
The facility has further been fined GHS240,000 as an administrative penalty.
Meanwhile, Tropo Farms, which was also inspected, received commendation for maintaining high operational and environmental standards. The Minister praised the farm’s strong biosecurity systems and its contribution to food security and employment.
The Ministry reaffirmed its zero-tolerance approach to regulatory breaches and indicated that similar inspections will be extended nationwide to promote compliance, protect the environment, and strengthen Ghana’s aquaculture industry.