James Town Fishermen Complained after Prez Nana Akuffo Addo Commissioned the Ultra Modern Harbour
After President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commissioned the ultra-modern James Town Fishing Harbour in Accra, some fishermen in the community expressed concerns despite the project’s potential benefits. While the new harbour, equipped with a cold storage facility, fish processing center, and other infrastructure, is expected to boost economic growth by enhancing fish handling and reducing post-harvest losses, some local fishermen voiced their dissatisfaction.
One key issue raised is the challenge of employment for local youth. The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, appealed for the government to ensure that a quota of the jobs created by the new harbour goes to the Ga youth, ensuring they benefit directly from the project’s economic opportunities
This feedback from the community indicates that while the harbour’s potential impact is recognized, there are still concerns about ensuring equitable access to the opportunities it creates.
Nana Akuffo Addo Commissioned the Ultra Modern Harbour
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commissioned the ultra-modern James Town Fishing Harbour in Accra on September 12, 2024. This $60 million project, funded by the Chinese government, is set to greatly improve the fishing industry in the area. The new harbour features modern facilities such as a cold storage unit, a fish processing center, an ice-making plant, and a fish market, designed to reduce post-harvest losses, improve fish handling, and boost local economic activities. It is expected to create jobs and enhance the livelihood of the James Town fishing community.
The president highlighted that the harbour will be a transformative project for the area, providing modern infrastructure and bringing economic development. He also shared a meal of kenkey and fish with local residents, emphasizing his connection to the community and celebrating the milestone
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo emphasized that the newly commissioned James Town Fishing Harbour will be a transformative project for the local community by providing state-of-the-art infrastructure to support economic development. The harbour’s modern facilities, including cold storage, an ice-making plant, and a fish processing center, are designed to improve fish handling, reduce spoilage, and boost the competitiveness of fish products in both local and international markets. This is expected to lead to job creation and a significant improvement in the livelihoods of the people involved in the fishing industry.
The president described the project as part of a broader strategy aimed at revitalizing Ghana’s coastal communities, with the harbour providing a much-needed lifeline for the people of James Town
