“To those considering investment in Liberia’s fisheries, hear me clearly: we are open for business, but we are not open for exploitation. He added that the design for a national fisheries harbor is nearing completion, while construction of a new fisheries complex is expected to begin later this year. Recalling a December meeting in Monrovia with fisheries ministers from Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo, he reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to regional fisheries management frameworks. Policy Framework LaunchedThe conference also witnessed the launch of three key policy instruments expected to guide Liberia’s fisheries sector over the next decade. They include a ten-year national fisheries strategic plan, an investment plan and a public-private partnership strategy.

Source: Front Page Africa March 31, 2026 17:36 UTC