Public Relations Officer Of The Chinese Fujian Fishing Company, Daniel Benin Addressing Journalists During The Visit
Chinese Fujian Fishing (Gh) Limited, a leading fish farming company in Ghana, is facing a crisis that threatens its survival and the livelihoods of hundreds of employees.
The company, known for its large-scale tilapia farming operations in the Shai Osudoku District of Accra, has been grappling with persistent theft, vandalism, and security threats, leading to substantial financial losses.
A Pillar of Ghana’s Aquaculture Industry Under Threat
Chinese Fujian Fishing (Gh) Limited has invested heavily in Ghana’s aquaculture sector.
The company operates over 2,000 cages for fish breeding, a hatchery, a nursery pond, and a fish feed factory, producing an estimated 15,000 tons of fish and 40,000 tons of feed annually.
Beyond business, the company plays a significant role in the local economy, employing over 600 individuals and contributing to community development through training programs, educational visits, and sustainable fishing initiatives.
However, its continued existence is under severe threat due to a surge in criminal activities targeting its operations.
Unrelenting Attacks and Losses
The biggest challenge facing the company is the rampant theft and destruction of its fishing infrastructure.
Organized groups, often operating under the cover of darkness, have been repeatedly raiding the farm, stealing fish and vandalizing nets and equipment.
The situation reached alarming levels in late 2024 and early 2025. In November and December 2024 alone, a combined 114 nets were cut by unknown perpetrators.
On January 28, 2025, CCTV footage captured a group of individuals approaching the farm’s waters and cutting eight nets in just 30 minutes.
Two weeks later, another attack resulted in 22 nets being destroyed, causing losses exceeding GHS 4 million.
The impact of these thefts extends beyond financial losses. Employees have reported increased anxiety and fear, with security personnel facing direct attacks from the criminals.
On February 3, 2025, security officers were assaulted when they attempted to apprehend a suspect. Stones were thrown at them, and CCTV cameras were damaged, escalating the hostility in the area.
Ripple Effects on the Community
The challenges confronting the company have severe economic and social consequences for the local community.
As one of the largest employers in the area, any decline in its operations threatens job security for hundreds of workers and their families.
Additionally, the farm plays a crucial role in Ghana’s food security by supplying affordable, high-quality fish to local markets. A reduction in production would negatively impact access to protein-rich food, particularly for vulnerable populations.
A Call for Urgent Intervention
The company is calling on the government, local authorities, and community leaders to take immediate action to curb the rising criminal activities. The company is proposing:
Enhanced Security Measures – Deployment of additional security personnel to protect the farm’s assets and workforce.
Community Collaboration – Engagement with local leaders and residents to find long-term solutions to prevent theft and vandalism.
Stronger Legal Framework – Introduction and enforcement of stringent laws against fish farm theft and property destruction.
Investigation and Prosecution – Swift action by law enforcement agencies to identify, arrest, and prosecute perpetrators and their collaborators.
Multi-Stakeholder Engagement – A coordinated effort involving the company, government agencies, law enforcement, and the community to ensure sustainable solutions.
The Bigger Picture: Ghana’s Investment Climate at Stake
The plight of Chinese Fujian Fishing (Gh) Limited raises broader concerns about Ghana’s investment climate. If a major investor in aquaculture faces persistent security threats with little intervention, what message does that send to other potential investors?
Meanwhile during a media familiarisation visit to the fish pond site, the Family Head of the area who sold the land to the fishing company had this to say:
“We thank each and everyone for coming out to support this worthy cause.
Actually I am the family head of the place where they are working and there is this pressing issue that we believe that the government should make ears for us to resolve
First of all this company has been here for about 15 years now and they have been facing a lot of challenges and all the challenges is about theft.
In fact, we don’t know where this kind of incidents are coming from and these local people come here just to attack the company and spoil our work.
The company built a security wire mesh fence about 10 feet deep waters to protect the fish pond but just go there and see for yourself; they have cut the wire mesh fence.
These people will swim in the river and come and cut the mesh. Now that they see that the place has been secured they swim deep down to remove the soil and pass through the soil to catch the fishes.”
The Public Relations Officer of the Chinese Fujian Fishing Company, Daniel Benin on his part, made a very passionate appeal to the authorities and the police to come to their aid.
“We are facing a whole lot of problems because we don’t know where these people are coming from. This Chinese Fushian company is doing a lot to help the country. The Chinese already have a bad name in this country but not all Chinese in Ghana are bad.
We are pleading with the government, we are pleading to the IGP to come to their aid because they do not want to do anything where Ghanaians will say yes we said it, these Chinese people are the bad, evil people. I want to make it clear that the Chinese are not evil.
This Chinese company pays taxes and employ and gives Ghanaians jobs so we cannot sit down and watch such a business to collapse.”
Also find below some of the petitions that have been submitted to the appropriate authorities concerned:
