To support the fishing industry in the country, government, through the Ministry for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has launched the “Coastal Sanitation Project.
The ground-breaking event was held at Lower Axim in the Western Region. The purpose of the project according to the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Sherry Ayittey, is to enhance sanitation within fishing communities in Ghana.
Construction of toilet facilities has been added to the project and in an address to the gathering the minister stated that “each facility will include the construction of 12-seater toilets with a 12-unit washroom, a pavilion to host social services such as health, education, biogas plant, borehole and water reservoir for its efficient running”.
Thirteen selected fishing communities within the country, would witness the first phase where the project would be implemented. They include Anto Apewosika in Axim, Abuesi and Bonyee in the Western Region, Anuakpor, James Town, Kpone all in the Greater Accra Region; Dago, Moree and Otuam in Central Region; Akplortortor, Amutinu and Hedranuwo and Marine Matikpo—Eastern Region.
She added that “it is my expectation that they will make maximum use of the facilities and ensure its maintenance”.
Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Lower Axim East, James Baidoe, praised the Mahama led administration for putting in place measures to prevent defecating into the sea and along the beaches.
“The Costal Sanitation Project will equally keep our beaches clean and help attract tourists which will earn Ghana foreign exchange.
For his part, Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Hon. Kweku T. Kessie, bemoaned the situation where beaches in this country have become defecating grounds by some recalcitrant residents along the coastal areas.
He warned that after the completion of the project the law will deal ruthlessly with anybody who goes to “desecrate our beaches.”
He also indicated that the project will help in no small manner to eradicate communicable diseases in the coastal communities.
In this regard, he urged beneficiary fishing communities to lend their full support to ensure that the project stands the test of time.
Source: Chris Joe Quaicoe/ email: [email protected]
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