President Akufo-Addo has announced that Ghana aims to reduce its reliance on imported fish through the construction of the Jamestown Fishing Harbour.
The harbour, which includes facilities such as cold storage, a fish processing center, a fire and police station, and a creche, is expected to generate around 4,000 direct and indirect jobs for the youth in the Ga community.
During the commissioning ceremony, President Akufo-Addo highlighted the project’s potential to improve fish catches and reduce post-harvest losses.
“This project will create jobs, boost the economy, and transform the lives of the fisherfolk and traders in Jamestown. It will breathe new life into this community, and I am confident its impact will be felt across the nation,” he said.
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, also called on the government to reserve a quota of jobs at the harbour for the Ga youth.
“I stand also as the voice of the Ga Dangbe Youth whose heritage is rooted in this land waters.
I appeal to the Ministry of Transportation to ensure that a quota is allocated for the benefit of our young people. They must not be observers of this commercial [venture] and major transformation. They deserve a seat at the table to benefit and to thrive,” he stated.
