Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional collaboration on ocean governance and maritime security as we hosted a high-level delegation from Tanzania’s National Defence College. In welcoming the delegation led by Wilbert Augustin Ibuge, I emphasised that safeguarding Africa’s marine resources is central to our stability, economic growth, and sovereignty.
I highlighted the critical role of Ghana’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, which supports over three million livelihoods and remains a key source of protein, while also driving jobs and economic resilience. I further noted our deliberate shift towards a structured blue economy framework, supported by policy reforms, stronger institutions, and coordinated national action to unlock sustainable growth.
We held productive discussions on sustainable fisheries governance, maritime security, and the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, alongside emerging opportunities in offshore energy, marine transport, and coastal tourism. Both sides agreed on the need for stronger regional cooperation, recognising that our waters are interconnected, and expressed optimism that this engagement will translate into practical outcomes for Africa’s shared ocean future.