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Introduction
The main purpose of this report was to capture the sensitization exercise that was held by RUPFA in the Agbozume community, which is one of the communities identified within the catchment of the River Densu/Weija Dam, who pollutes the Dam/River at an alarming rate. According to research, Agbozume, among others, has been identified as one of the communities whose actions directly affect the purity of the Weija Dam, which is a source of drinking water for most communities in Accra. In the report terminologies such as ‘’Atidza ‘‘and “Catch” are used frequently. “Atidza” is a ‘twi’ word which literally means a bumper harvest using a local method of fishing . It is a fishing method which involves the use of cut tree branches and stems that are laid on the surface of the water to attract fishes into a net trap. The tree branches and stems are left to rot in the water after fish harvesting, discoloring the water and making it denser. “Catch” is also a term used in place of a fishing harvest.
Conclusion:
Based on the above discussions that took place at the meeting, the people of agbozume accepted their fault in engaging in those negative activities identified that affect Weija Dam especially
“atidza” and decided to adopt a gradual process to put an end to the practice. It is not by force as GWC is using because it is their livelihood.
Recommendations
1. Most of the participants suggested RUPFA should encourage unity among the people of Agbozume community and try to put measures in place to that effect.
2. Such educative campaigns should be extendd in other communities close to the catchment areas
The main purpose of this report was to capture the sensitization exercise that was held by RUPFA in the Agbozume community, which is one of the communities identified within the catchment of the River Densu/Weija Dam, who pollutes the Dam/River at an alarming rate. According to research, Agbozume, among others, has been identified as one of the communities whose actions directly affect the purity of the Weija Dam, which is a source of drinking water for most communities in Accra. In the report terminologies such as ‘’Atidza ‘‘and “Catch” are used frequently. “Atidza” is a ‘twi’ word which literally means a bumper harvest using a local method of fishing . It is a fishing method which involves the use of cut tree branches and stems that are laid on the surface of the water to attract fishes into a net trap. The tree branches and stems are left to rot in the water after fish harvesting, discoloring the water and making it denser. “Catch” is also a term used in place of a fishing harvest.
Conclusion:
Based on the above discussions that took place at the meeting, the people of agbozume accepted their fault in engaging in those negative activities identified that affect Weija Dam especially
“atidza” and decided to adopt a gradual process to put an end to the practice. It is not by force as GWC is using because it is their livelihood.
Recommendations
1. Most of the participants suggested RUPFA should encourage unity among the people of Agbozume community and try to put measures in place to that effect.
2. Such educative campaigns should be extendd in other communities close to the catchment areas
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