Groundnut Purchases: How Safe Are Monies Kept At Seccos?

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QUESTION OF THE DAY

Monies are sometimes kept in seccos to facilitate the purchase of groundnuts but the armed robbery of the Bakalar secco has raised the question of the security of seccos for keeping money.

The money is needed for the purchase of groundnuts from farmers during the day. But they must be securely kept at the close of work. The question is where and how. Foroyaa will get in touch with the authorities to find out what they intend doing to ensure that there is adequate cash available to purchase groundnuts from farmers during the day. Foroyaa will also find out from the authorities what measures they intend to put in place to ensure that cash kept in seccos are safe and secure.