OVERVIEW OF NAFPTA
The Association falls under component 3(Three) of Strengthening Fisheries Associations of the West Africa Regional Fisheries Programme(WARFP) and Ghana’s Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development(MoFAD) with support from the World Bank.
The National Association is made up of a network of ten main regional associations. The regional associations are also composed of district networks formed by a collection of the local fish processors and traders groups.
Membership of the Association is opened to local groups of fish processors and traders across the ten regions of Ghana-from Keta to Half Assini along Ghana’s coastal belt, from Akosombo through Jemeni to Yeji, from Accra to the Northern and Upper regions through Koforidua, Kumasi, Techiman and Kintampo.
Total membership stands at 14,700 presently and still growing.
Mission of NAFPTA
Mission of NAFPTA
The developmental goal of NAFPTA is to organize fish processors and traders to identify their common strengths and weaknesses and work together with a common voice to advocate for policies that will sustain and promote their businesses.
Form partnerships with the Government of Ghana and key stakeholders that will contribute to effectively influence fisheries and allied business policies and programs.
Develop capacity of members in order to enhance the fish processing and marketing business. The aim is to equip members with the skills to compete in the global fish market.
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TRAININGNAFPTA in the News
EJF GHANA -To strengthen the governance structure of NAFPTA
To strengthen the governance structure of National Fish Processors and Traders Association
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National Fish Festival 2023
The fourth edition of the National Fish Festival has been held at Independence Square in Greater Accra Region serving as an exhibition platform for fish products, fishing and aquaculture inputs,
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First Lady addresses First Fish Processors and Traders Conference
The First Lady Lordina Mahama has lauded the role of women in the fisheries sector. She said their role as financiers, processors and traders in the distribution of fish and fish products has
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Fisheries Commission organize training for fish processors
The Fisheries Commission has organised a training programme for fish processors and traders on the use of the “Ahotor Oven” to ensure hygienic handling of fish till it gets to the final
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Fisheries Commission trains fish processors on hygienic fish handling
The Fisheries Commision under the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has rolled out a tentative programme to train and educate fish processors and traders along the coastal belt of
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MOFAD Gives Boost To Fish Processors
MOFAD Gives Boost To Fish Processors
Dailyguide Africa November 1, 2017
The New Fish Storage Containers
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MOFAD),
