Regional News of Tuesday, 7 January 2020Source: Myjoyonline.comCentral Regional fisherfolks demand meeting with Akufo-Addo over industry challengesMembers of the Central Region Canoe Fishing Council after meeting the Regional MinisterThe Central Region Canoe Fishing Council is seeking an audience with President Nana Akufo-Addo to discuss challenges in the fishing industry. Secretary to the Central Region Canoe Fishing Council, Nana Kwame Yah Ababio III, told Adom News’ correspondent, Justice Sorkpor, after meeting with the regional minister that although the President was honouring his promises some key issues remain. The Central Region Minister assured the fishermen that he will facilitate and lead the meeting with the President. The President promised to construct landing beaches, provide fishing equipment such as outboard motors, fishing nets and others during the 2016 electioneering campaign. The Central Region currently will have six of the 12 landing beaches being constructed nationwide.

Source: GhanaWeb January 07, 2020 05:48 UTC