Vice President Engages Inland Canoe Fishermen Council on Women’s Welfare, Fish Mall Proposal
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has held a meeting with the National Inland Canoe Fishermen Council (NICFC) to deliberate on key challenges confronting inland fishing communities, with a strong focus on the welfare and dignity of women engaged in fish trading.
The engagement highlighted the critical role the Council has played since its establishment in 1983 in advocating for improved livelihoods, poverty reduction, and sustainable development among inland fishing communities across the country. The Vice President commended the Council for its consistent grassroots advocacy and reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting initiatives that uplift vulnerable groups and strengthen local economies.
Discussions at the meeting centered on the urgent need to create safe, ...