Ghana has been elected as the First Vice Chair of the Bureau of the 6th Specialized Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment (STC-ARDWE-6) at the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
This milestone achievement follows the strong leadership and directive of the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur (MP), reflecting Ghana’s growing influence and commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture, fisheries, and environmental management across the continent.
The tenure for this position spans two years, renewable for an additional term. However, due to sanctions placed on Cameroon—the country initially elected as Chair—Ghana has assumed the role of Chairing the current session of the STC, underscoring the country’s readiness to lead and contribute meaningfully to key policy deliberations within the African Union.
In line with this development, Professor Wisdom Akpalu, Chairman of the Fisheries Commission of Ghana, will preside over the Technical and Experts Session of the STC scheduled from 21st to 23rd October 2025.
His leadership will set the stage for the Ministerial Session, which will take place on 24th October 2025.Ghana’s election to this high-level position reinforces its commitment to regional cooperation and its strategic role in promoting sustainable agricultural and environmental practices across Africa.
