The National Chairman of the Premix Fuel Committee, Rockson Nelson Kwame Etse Dafeamekpor, has warned that any member found culpable of non-compliance with directives would face severe sanctions including dismissal.
Outlining the committee’s agenda on Channel One Newsroom in Acccra on Thursday 3, April monitored by NR News, Mr Dafeamekpor who is also the Majority Chief Whip in Ghana’s Parliament emphasised the operationalisation of automated stations and ensuring uniform pricing of premix fuel across the country as priorities.
The South Dayi lawmaker emphasised the importance of price uniformity, noting that the committee has issued strict directives to ensure compliance.
“The other thing that will be top priority for my committee will be to ensure uniformity in pricing of the product across the country. We had our first quarter meeting today and have given strong directives and guidelines that any landing beach committee, whether inland or marine, that would sell this product to the boat owners and the fishermen above the price stipulated by the committee will be sanctioned,” he stated.
These according to him will significantly help in addressing the supply challenges faced by fisherfolks and boat owners who rely on the product.
He disclosed that 30 automated stations are currently operational and with plans to activate additional 80 stations.
“Operationalisation of the vending points helps to reduce the participation of middlemen who naturally will want to purchase the fuel, hoard it and up the prices before selling to the final end users who are fisherfolk as well as our boat owners who ferry our people across the Volta Lake and in the coastal areas,” he explained.
Dafeamekpor also said the committee will train the landing beach committees to help educate the fisherfolks and stakeholders.
The committee’s initiatives are expected to enhance efficiency, curb exploitation by middlemen, and provide much-needed relief to those who depend on premix fuel for their livelihoods.
