The article highlights the success of the second phase of the Aquaculture for Food and Jobs initiative in Ghana, led by the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Mrs Hawa Koomson. The initiative has significantly benefited 9,500 youth by distributing catfish fingerlings and fish feed, aiming to boost domestic fish production and create job opportunities. The fisheries industry in Ghana is shown to be a crucial part of the country's food security and rural development, with over three million people employed and contributing 1.01% to the GDP. The Minister also acknowledged the industry's achievement in surpassing the West African regional average of fish consumption per capita. Furthermore, the article emphasizes the government's efforts to conserve fish stocks through the Closed Season initiative and combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing by implementing advanced monitoring systems.