Benin/Implementation of Promac in Cotonou: Promoting sustainable aquaculture for the development of fishermen

The implementation of the Project for the Promotion of Sustainable Aquaculture and the Competitiveness of Fishing Value Chains (Promac) is becoming a reality. At a public meeting on Saturday, September 28, 2024, the Cotonou fishing community, particularly those living in the vicinity of Tchonvi, Ahouansori, Ladji and other localities, who are mainly involved in fishing and fish processing, were given a presentation of the project. Initiated by the government, this project aims to support the fishing community.

In the presence of the elders and notables of the localities concerned, Véronique Tognifodé, Minister of Social Affairs and Microfinance, reiterated the government's commitment to working for the development of women, children and vulnerable groups in general.Véronique Tognifodé, Minister of Social Affairs and Microfinance, reiterated the government's commitment to the development of women, children and vulnerable groups in general, before emphasizing the importance of this project for women, pioneers of the grassroots economy, and above all for young people and children. "A beneficial project for this community, which the Minister urged to adhere strongly to... this community, full of women in search of financial autonomy, has had a lot of success.This community, full of women in search of financial autonomy, was given a presentation of the project, with clearly defined benefits to help them emerge from their situation of vulnerability. Mr. Cyrille Aholoukpè, coordinator of the project, gave a detailed presentation in the local language, explaining to the community the government's desire to help them make the most of their business in a better environment", says the official government website. Isidore Gnonlonfoun, a former mayor of Cotonou and a wise man in the community, welcomed the initiative and assured the community of his willingness to work to ensure its support. "In turn, fishermen, fish-smoking women and others expressed their delight at the advent of this project. They particularly thanked President Patrice Talon who, in addition to the physical transformation that his Government is bringing about in Ladji, Ahouansori and surrounding areas, has come up with a project that is beneficial for human capital" informs the official government website.

Source: matinlibre.com/2024/