The items are wire mesh, basins, rice, oil, tin fish, and tomatoes.

Mrs Koomson at the Dzemeni in the South Dayi District of the Volta Region, speaking on the theme: "Empowering Inland Fisher Folks in South Dayi District: Supporting Aquaculture in Ghana", said inland fishing was a critical part of Ghana's fisheries sector, contributing to both local livelihoods and food security.

She said Lake Volta, one of the largest artificial lakes in the world, was a key inland fishing ground, sustaining thousands of fishers and their communities.

"The Lake supports a rich variety of fish species, including tilapia, catfish, and Nile perch, which are essential for domestic consumption. Inland fishing here is mainly artisanal, using traditional methods like canoes and nets," she noted.

The Minister explained that inland fishing played a significant role in Ghana's economy and food systems, however, sustainable practices were essential to protect fish stocks and the livelihoods that depended on them.

It was, therefore, the mandate of the Ministry to visit the fisher folks, inland, and in Aquaculture and marine operations.

At the end of the estimated 12-month "YOUTH STARTS WITH YOU" development programme, the capacities of staff (KAIPTC Youth Mentors), youth actors, and Young YPS Experts would have been built.

Air Commodore David Anetey Akrong, Deputy Commandant, KAIPTC, in an inaugural address said, mentorship was an integral asset to the professional and personal development of individuals, particularly young people.
He said, "It fosters an environment where knowledge is transferred, talents are nurtured, and guidance is provided to those who are still finding their way in their careers and life."

This process, the Deputy commandant, said was not just about imparting skills but creating a legacy of excellence, empowering others to unlock their potential, and ensuring that values held dear at the KAIPTC continued to drive the world into the future.

"By fostering a culture of mentorship within the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center, we are reinforcing the very foundation of our institution. We are investing in a future where the values, expertise, and institutional knowledge of the KAIPTC are embodied in everyone who walks through our doors," the Deputy Commandant said.

Air Cdre Akrong said in a fast-evolving field of peace and security, it was essential that young professionals were guided by those with wisdom and experience.

Therefore, he stated that the mentorship programme aimed to create strong and lasting relationships between their senior staff and the younger members of the centre and that it would ensure that core values and standards remained high as the Centre grew and adapted to new challenges in the peacekeeping field.

She said, "The growing, energetic, impatient and - at times - visionary youth population of West Africa is an essential stakeholder for peace and conflict, for fragility and resilience."

Thus, Ms Kraft said, empowering youth meant nurturing young people and giving them opportunities to grow, adding that opening spaces, where the youth could bring in their ideas and priorities was key.