{"id":132383,"date":"2023-12-18T14:01:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T14:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/12\/18\/premix-fuel-diversion-peaking-under-akufo-addo-govt-ill-improve-fisheries-sector-mahama-pledges\/"},"modified":"2023-12-18T14:01:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T14:01:57","slug":"premix-fuel-diversion-peaking-under-akufo-addo-govt-ill-improve-fisheries-sector-mahama-pledges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/12\/18\/premix-fuel-diversion-peaking-under-akufo-addo-govt-ill-improve-fisheries-sector-mahama-pledges\/","title":{"rendered":"Premix fuel diversion peaking under Akufo-Addo govt, I\u2019ll improve fisheries sector \u2013 Mahama pledges \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Flagbearer of the\u00a0National Democratic Congress\u00a0(NDC),\u00a0John Dramani Mahama, has bemoaned the rate at which premix fuel were being diverted and mismanaged under the governing New Patriotic Party.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He accused government of politicizing the distribution of this essential commodity for fishermen.<\/p>\n<p>In an interaction with fisherfolk in Axim, in the Western Region, Mahama promised to improve the fisheries sector if elected as the President of the Republic in the 2024 general elections.<\/p>\n<p>John Dramani Mahama\u00a0further said he would provide a fisheries minister who can work effectively and efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we were in power, we set up the landing beach committee, and at that time, anyone could be a member. The premix was distributed judiciously. But now, fuel diversion and mismanagement of the distribution of premix fuel appear to have reached its peak. The NPP government is politicizing the distribution,\u201d he lamented.<\/p>\n<p>He added that, \u201cI know that by God\u2019s grace, the NDC will win the elections, and I promise to improve the fisheries sector if elected in the 2024 polls. I will give you a sector minister who will perform better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, government has rolled out a new digital system that enables fisherfolks to directly access the quantity of premix fuel they require at the pumps using their digital Canoe Identification Cards.<\/p>\n<p>The rollout of the card to purchase premix fuel will eradicate the stress, hoarding, and challenges in the fuel acquisition.<\/p>\n<p>The cards have been linked to their vessels.<\/p>\n<p>The data generated will be essential for re-ordering while each order is monitored and measured against timelines to enhance delivery efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>According to officials of the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, the automation system has a number of modules, allowing stakeholders to track and view in real-time orders, transportation, delivery, and fueling transactions.<\/p>\n<p>31 landing beaches have been fitted with the pumps so far, with work on the others ongoing.<\/p>\n<p>SA\/MA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong>www.ghanaweb.com<\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flagbearer of the\u00a0National Democratic Congress\u00a0(NDC),\u00a0John Dramani Mahama, has bemoaned the rate at which premix fuel were being diverted and mismanaged under the governing New Patriotic Party. 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