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“Greater Development in Fisheries Begins,” Says Liberian Fisheries Boss as FAO Hands Over Facilities

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December 20, 2024
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“Greater Development in Fisheries Begins,” Says Liberian Fisheries Boss as FAO Hands Over Facilities

Paynesville City – The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), Hon. Emma Metieh Glassco, has disclosed that coastal dwellers, particularly fishermen and fishmongers, stand to benefit significantly under the leadership of the Joseph Boakai administration.

Hon. Glassco made this statement on Thursday, December 19, 2024, while addressing fishmongers in the Banjor and Marshall fishing communities in Montserrado and Margibi Counties. The occasion marked the official handover of a fish market and fish processing facility constructed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) using the FAO-Thiaroye Processing Technique (FTT), a modern technology. She described the ceremony as the beginning of what she called “greater development in the fisheries sector.”

“This is the beginning of greater development in the fisheries sector,” Hon. Glassco declared, adding that the Boakai-led government, with support from international partners, plans to provide additional fisheries facilities, including an industrial fishing port, mini ports for artisanal fishermen, and equipment for fishmongers to enhance their livelihoods and boost earnings.

She further highlighted that the fish market and processing facility, funded by the Japanese government and implemented by the FAO, feature state-of-the-art amenities such as solar-powered freezers, fresh water supply, modern fish drying equipment, office spaces, and washrooms. These facilities, she noted, will create a conducive environment for women involved in fish processing to handle, prepare, and sell their products.

“These facilities meet all required international standards, enabling fishmongers to operate effectively and prepare fish products for sale year-round,” Hon. Glassco stated.

Speaking at the handover event in Banjor, FAO Representative to Liberia, Madam Bintia Stephen-Tchicaya, emphasized that the new facility symbolizes hope and opportunity for fishmongers. She explained that the Banjor fish market is designed to accommodate 50 women fish processors, enabling them to trade fresh, smoked, and frozen fish efficiently.

Agriculture Minister Dr. Alexander Nuetah, who delivered special remarks and cut the ribbon during the ceremony, assured fishmongers that the government would work closely with the FAO and NaFAA to improve the surroundings of the Banjor fish market. Dr. Nuetah also acknowledged the critical role fishmongers play in Liberia’s economy, stressing the government’s commitment to seeking international support to enhance their productivity.

Meanwhile, Dr. Nuetah, who also serves as the Chairman of the Board of NaFAA, highlighted the significant contribution of fisheries revenue to the national budget. He extended gratitude to the Japanese government and people for their substantial support in advancing Liberia’s fisheries sector.

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