In signing the agreement, Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Dr. Lino Tom, MP, said it is important for Madang to develop its fisheries sector and support its local fishermen and fisherwomen to benefit from the industry and developing its fisheries infrastructures to promote further growth in the sector.
“Government has given high priority to provinces and have directed that province must be empowered with relevant capacity building and be able to generate their own internal revenue.
