The Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG), Tema Chapter, extends heartfelt commendation to His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama for the historic nomination of Hon. Ebi Bright as the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly.
This remarkable nomination marks a significant milestone in our local governance history, as Hon. Ebi Bright becomes the first female Mayor in Tema’s history. We laud this progressive step and express our sincere appreciation to the President for his bold and inclusive leadership.
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We, the members of CaFGOAG, proudly welcome this appointment. Women have always played an indispensable role in the fishing sector—from the shores to the markets—and we believe that Hon. Ebi Bright’s leadership will further strengthen the bonds of collaboration between the Assembly and our industry.
Her appointment presents a timely opportunity to:
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Promote sustainable fishing practices and discourage the destructive landing of small pelagics and juvenile fishes, a trend that has severely affected artisanal fishers in recent times.
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Ensure a fair and apolitical distribution of premix fuel and fisheries relief items at the Canoe Basin.
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Address infrastructural gaps in our fisheries sector and enhance working conditions for fishmongers and fishers alike.
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Facilitate increased market access for our fish products, improving livelihoods within our coastal communities.
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With Hon. Ebi Bright at the helm, we are confident that our challenges will be directly communicated to the highest levels of government. We look forward to a new era of partnership, progress, and prosperity for the people of Tema.
We once again congratulate President Mahama on this visionary nomination and pledge our support to Hon. Ebi Bright as she assumes this important responsibility.
No Fishing, No Life!
Signed:
Nii Adjierteh Quaye
National Best Marine Canoe Fisherman
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