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Report by Edward FRIMPONG
The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Ms Emelia Arthur in Accra.
The visit, aimed at strengthening the existing ties between the Ghana Navy and the Ministry, saw the latter reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to supporting the Ghana Navy, particularly in the acquisition of boats to enhance maritime/fisheries operations.
The CNS and the Minister highlighted collaborative efforts in ensuring security and safety of Ghana’s oil fields and the need to sensitise fishermen on the risks and dangers of entering restricted zones in the Oil Fields.
Discussions between the two, also explored the introduction of aluminum canoes through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The canoes when introduced, will be cost effective, environmentally friendly, and easier to maintain
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