President Nana Akufo-Addo on Friday commissioned an ultra-modern fishing harbour at Jamestown, in the Greater Accra Region.
The new facility includes a cold storage unit, a fish processing centre, a fire and police station, and a crèche.
It is expected to generate around 4,000 direct and indirect jobs for the youth in the Ga community.
Speaking at a brief ceremony, the President stated the project which had been a dream since 1965, will now empower the livelihoods of our hardworking fisherfolk and transform the local economy.
According to him, it is a symbol of the commitment of his government to move beyond words and deliver on our promises.
President Akufo-Addo noted that, the project will enhance fish catches, help minimise post-harvest losses and reduce reliance on imported fish.
“It will create jobs, empower the economy and revitalise the lives of the fisherfolk and traders of Jamestown. We will inject new energies into the heart of this community. I have no doubt that its benefits will ripple across the nation,” he stated.
As someone who grew up in the area, President Akufo-Addo said he was deeply satisfied to see the completion of the project.
“It is a personal joy to have been able to contribute to the development of Jamestown, a community that holds a special place in my heart. I extend my gratitude to the Ga Mantse and the entire community for their unwavering support and faith in this project,” he said.
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II appealed to the government to allocate a quota for the employment of Ga youth in the operation of the Jamestown Fishing Harbour facility.
“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.
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