Government Ends Intermediaries in Premix Fuel Distribution – Fisheries Minister

Government Ends Intermediaries in Premix Fuel Distribution – Fisheries Minister

Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has announced that the government of President John Mahama has eliminated “middlemen” from the premix fuel distribution chain.

The move fulfills President Mahama’s 2024 campaign promise to remove intermediaries and ensure a direct supply of premix fuel to fishermen.

The Minister made the announcement on Thursday in Kpando during a working visit to fishing communities in the Volta Region.

Addressing a mini durbar, she revealed that positions such as premix regional, district, and zonal coordinators have been abolished, with their appointments revoked.

“Please note that we no longer have positions such as premix regional, district, or zonal coordinators. Those appointments have been revoked, and the premix administrator is working on an arrangement with them to exit. From now on, premix fuel will be transported directly from Accra to landing beach sites,” she stated.

She explained that the new arrangement, which sends premix fuel directly from Accra to landing beach sites, is designed to eliminate intermediaries.

The Minister, who also serves as Member of Parliament for the Shama constituency, emphasized that this decision would address artificial shortages caused by intermediaries, a longstanding frustration for many fishermen.

By Onaapo 🖊️