KROWOR: The Krowor Municipal Assembly (KroMA) has successfully trained 50 youth under the government's Aquaculture for Food and Jobs (AFJ) programme, aiming to boost capabilities in the fish farming sector and enhance food security in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative, led by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, provided participants with extensive training in various aspects of aquaculture including fish breeding and management, pond construction, water quality management, and disease prevention. The youth also learned effective marketing strategies to support their upcoming businesses in the sector. Mr. Joshua Bortey, the Municipal Chief Executive of Krowor, emphasized the potential of aquaculture in contributing to sustainable development and economic growth. He highlighted that the participants received not only training but also essential resources such as over 1000 fish fingerlings, tarpaulins, fish feed, and initial funding to kickstart their individual aquacultu re enterprises. The programme also includes ongoing support with monthly allowances to the trained youth, aiming to ensure the sustainability of their businesses and thereby improve their livelihoods. This initiative is a part of a broader government effort to empower young people and to utilize aquaculture as a means to fight unemployment and enhance food production. One of the beneficiaries, Mr. King Cofie Faska, expressed his gratitude towards the government and the local municipal leadership for the opportunity. He shared his plans to expand his aquaculture business and hopes to create additional employment opportunities for others in the community, leveraging the skills and resources obtained through the AFJ programme.