TULLOW Oil has assured fishermen that its offshore operations will not mean the end of their centuries-old vocation that has been feeding the country and its people for time immemorial.
At a public hearing at Shama and Sekondi/Takoradi in the Western Region, Tullow Oil officials took time to explain to the fishermen that they could go about their fishing activities without any difficulties.
They said what was important was co-existence to ensure that Tullow and the fishing communities contributed to the development of the country.
Speaking to a large crowd, made up of fishermen groups and representatives of all other sectors of the local economy, Mr Kofi Esson, Government and External Affairs Officer of Tullow Oil, said the company had put enough measures in place to ensure that no accident occurred.
He said the public hearing was important because it afforded the stakeholders the opportunity to iron out issues for clarity and understanding of one another.
With regard to fishermen, he said they had created safety zones that would guide them to ensure that their operation did not create any problem.
“Therefore, my brothers and sisters, we at Tullow do not want you to think that the oil discovery and the operations offshore would mean the end of your activities,” he said.
The fishermen thanked Tullow for the opportunity and the time to explain issues bothering them and allay their fears.
They also assured the company that they would do everything possible to ensure that they both operated peacefully at sea.
Some participants also lauded the corporate social responsibilities of the company and urged it to fulfil those promises to open up the communities.
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