The project is expected to boost the fishing sector which contributes an estimated three per cent to Ghana’s GDP.
The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has disclosed that the Akufo-Addo government is in the process of constructing ten (10) new harbours across the country.
He said processes are far advanced in achieving this key manifesto pledge of the New Patriotic Party.
According to him, cabinet has already approved the commercial and financial agreement for the projects, which is now pending parliamentary approval.
Oppong Nkrumah said this at the bi-weekly press briefing in Accra.
“The government’s vision to transform Ghana’s fishing industry is clearly stated in the NPP’s 2016 manifesto, under Agriculture and Rural Development on pages 18 and 19. It includes a key pillar that says: ‘Top of the agenda for fisheries will be the programme of building landing sites and storage facilities", he said.
He also revealed that a “total amount of $235 million has been earmarked for these projects situated in selected areas.”
He indicated that the fishing harbours and landing sites will be located in the following areas:
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Teshie – Greater Accra Region
Axim – Western Region
Dixcove – Western Region
Elmina – Central Region
Winneba – Central Region
Mumford – Central Region
Senya-Bereku – Central Region
Fetteh-Gomah – Central Region
Moree – Central Region
Keta – Volta Region
The project is expected to boost the fishing sector which contributes an estimated three per cent to Ghana’s GDP.