Gabon launches African Women Fish Processors and Traders Network (AWFISHNET) Chapter
Posted by Patricia Lumba on 28 September 2021 2:25 PM CAT
Through the Fisheries Governance Project (FishGov 2), AU-IBAR and AUDA-NEPAD are supporting ten countries to establish and formalize their national women’s chapters of the African Women Fish Processors and Traders Network (AWFISHNET).
The ten countries comprise Gabon, Chad, Zambia, South Africa, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Egypt, Tunisia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. The first national launch is being held in Libreville, Gabon, from 27th – 29th September 2021. The meeting, which started yesterday was officially opened by Mr. Philippe Ouedraogo, on behalf of AU-IBAR’s Acting Director, Dr. Nick Nwankpa. In his opening remarks, Mr. Ouedraogo noted that:
‘’Women play a significant role in the post-catch activities of the fisheries and aquaculture value chain, with 92% employed in the post-harvest activities (processing mainly). The role of women in fisheries and aquaculture is crucial to food security in ensuring the distribution and availability of fish supplies to households. Women make a significant contribution to food security, livelihoods and household incomes in the sector however, their contributions are often not sufficiently recognized or adequately considered.’’
The AWFISHNET Gabon Chapter elected their bureau executive members. The members will serve a three-year term, and the committee is composed of the following eight (8) members:
• Présidente : Madame Nina Ricci MINGUIE épouse MOUTENDY;
• Vice-Présidente : Mme Anne Marie OSSOUCAH épouse MBOT;
• Secrétaire Général : Mademoiselle Céleste LEVEDY LOSSANGOYE;
• Secrétaire Général Adjoint : Madame Brigitte BOUSSEYI;
• Trésorier : Madame Jeanne ASSENGONE;
• Trésorier Adjoint : Madame Brigitte IGNANGA;
• Représentant des personnes handicapées : Madame BIKENE BI NZE Généviève;
• Représentant des jeunes : Madame NKARE MINKO Nelly.
