Bawumia’s vision for the fisheries sector is a game-changer; vote for him in 2024 elections – Ahiagbah

The policy proposal for the fisheries sector by the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamdu Bawumia, will enhance the business of the fisher folks across the country, the Director Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Richard Ahiagbah has said.

Mr Ahiagbah says that this vision of the Vice President will bring about a significant change for my people, offering them new opportunities and a better future

In a post on his X platform, he said “I am from a fishing community; I believe that Bawumia’s promise to implement policies to promote and maximize our fishery resources from the sea, inland, and aquaculture will bring about a significant change for my people, offering them new opportunities and a better future.

“His vision is a game-changer for us, and I am excited to see how it will unfold.

Your vote will make it possible!”

He made this known in an address to the fisher folks in the Western Region, as part of his ongoing nationwide tour.

According to the Vice President, the fisheries sector when harnessed, will contribute essentially to Ghana’s economy.

Dr Bawumia, however, cites supply chain inefficiencies for Premix Fuel distribution and inadequate cold storage facilities as major impediments to the sector.

He also cited illegal and unreported fishing and inadequate access to credit and financial services as hindrances faced by the sector.

To address these, the Vice President is promising to implement a robust plan that will maximize fisheries resources from the sea.

He contends that his government will work to amplify the voices of women in the sector, to increase their participation beyond the 40% rate identified by the Food and Agriculture Organization.

The Vice President took the opportunity to list the achievements of the NPP in the fisheries sector.

Additionally, he listed Moree in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese District, Winneba in the Effutu Municipal, Ekumfi-Otuam in the Ekumfi District, Mfantseman in the Mfantseman Municipal, Senya Breku in the Awutu Senya West District, and Elmina in the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abirem District, all in the Central Region, as part of the NPP’s achievements in the fisheries sector.

In the Greater Accra region, he noted that three landing beaches are currently at various stages of completion, calling on the fisher folks to help him ascend to the presidency to continue working in their interest.

In Anomabu in the Mfantseman Municipal (75%) and Komenda in the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abirem (95%), both in the Central Region.

In the Greater Accra Region, he highlighted Ningo Prampram in the Ningo Prampram District, as 50% complete.

The government according to Dr Bawumia, has also digitized the distribution of premix across the country using premix fuel automation and monitoring system machines.

There are other automation projects at various stages of completion in the Volta Region, Central Region, and the Western Region.

The Vice President also highlighted other achievements of the government, which include the provision of GH¢2 million to the Ministry of Fisheries to contain and prevent the outbreak of “Infectious Spleen and Kidney Virus Disease”; usage of all condensate produced by Ghana Gas for premix fuel to ensure adequate and affordable supply of premix fuel.