Nana Addo will construct 10 harbors - Kojo Oppong Nkrumah reveals

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November 28, 2018 12:09 PM

The project is expected to boost the fishing sector which contributes an estimated three per cent to Ghana’s GDP.

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah

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.

“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

Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah ece-auto-gen

Elmina – Central RegionWinneba – Central RegionMumford – Central RegionSenya-Bereku – Central RegionFetteh-Gomah – Central RegionMoree – Central RegionKeta – Volta Region

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