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The Minister of Information,
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.
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“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:READ ALSO: Oppong Nkrumah is confused - Okudzeto Ablakwa jabs
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Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
Elmina – Central RegionWinneba – Central RegionMumford – Central RegionSenya-Bereku – Central RegionFetteh-Gomah – Central RegionMoree – Central RegionKeta – Volta Region