XALIMANEWS-The government of Japan has donated 94 fiberglass canoes to the State of Senegal, for a value of one billion 1.2 billion FCFA, we learned Tuesday during the reception ceremony, in the presence of the Japanese ambassador to Senegal Osamu Izawa.
The equipment received on Tuesday by the Minister of Fisheries, Maritime and Port Infrastructure aims to “improve fishing and surveillance activities”.
“Today, thanks to this donation, Japan offers fundamental tools for improving fishing and monitoring activities within our artisanal fishing communities as well as for achieving our common goals,” said Fatou Diouf. by receiving this donation on behalf of the State of Senegal.
It will “strengthen the capacities of technicians and fisheries stakeholders in their coastal surveillance efforts, but also contribute to the creation of new economic opportunities for coastal communities,” continued the Minister of Fisheries, Maritime and Port Infrastructure. .
These canoes constitute, according to Ms. Diouf, “the translation of the concrete commitment of our two countries to promote sustainable solutions to the exploitation and conservation of fishery resources”.
The Minister of Fisheries, Maritime and Port Infrastructure also urged beneficiaries to make “good use of the canoes”.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Ibrahima Mar, also president of the local maritime fishing committees, indicated that these materials will allow them to “do their work correctly and earn a decent living”.
The Japanese ambassador to Senegal, Osamu Izawa, recalled that this donation is part of the “dynamics of the numerous initiatives taken by his country to support Senegal in its economy, health, agriculture, education, sport and training.
He estimated that these canoes will “strengthen the capacities of technicians and fisheries stakeholders” in Senegal.
These canoes with a lifespan of 25 years will encourage the practice of sustainable fishing, insisted Pascal Louchelart director of CFAO mobility, manufacturer of these fiberglass canoes.
He also focused on the fact that the use of fiberglass canoes helps preserve trees while saving at least 30% on fuel.
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