Thursday 9th January, 2020
By Mildred Siabi-Mensah, GNA
Sekondi, Jan. 9, GNA – Some Fishermen in
Sekondi are calling on the government to quickly resolve issues surrounding the
distribution of Premix fuel to enable them have enough of the commodity for
their fishing expeditions.
The fishermen told the Ghana News Agency
during a visit to the shore that for some months now, the commodity had been
very scarce, which affected their operations and livelihood.
Because of the situation, many of the
fishermen were seen idle or mending their nets in anticipation that brighter
days may come from the Ministry of Fisheries and the Premix Committee
responsible for distribution of the product.
A fisherman, Nii Abbey who vent his
frustrations, suggested that the commodity should rather be sold at the filling
stations such as petrol, kerosene, diesel, among other fuels with the available
subsidy for fishermen to buy.
Premix fuel distribution and access continue
to be a major hurdle for us as fishermen and we will prefer buying at the
filling stations, the fisherman added.
Meanwhile, Mr. James Obeng, a member of the
Premix Committee in the Region, said plans were far advanced to resolve the
current situation to enable the fishermen ply their trade in a comfortable
atmosphere.
GNA
