MARGIBI COUNTY, LIBERIA-The Government of Liberia and partners have begun the 2026 National Fisheries Investment Conference in Lower Margibi County.
The conference, organized by the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), is being held under the theme:” Unlocking Blue Horizons, the Future of Fisheries and the Blue Economy”.
The conference aims to promote fisheries and the blue economy as key drivers of inclusive economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development in Liberia.
It is intended to showcase Liberia’s fisheries, aquaculture, and blue economy investment opportunities to national, regional, and international investors.
The two-day event is being attended by President Joseph Boakai, government officials, and international guests from Ghana, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Morocco, Senegal, and other parts of the world.
Speaking at the ceremony, President Boakai said the Government is making efforts to improve the Fishery Sector of the country.
President Boakai said,” The efforts aim to move the Fishery Sector into a more productive and self-reliant industry that serves the interest of the citizens”.
The Liberian Leader believes that by doing so, the government is transitioning the sector towards a private-sector-driven approach through public-private partnerships and value-chain development that create jobs and revenue for all.
He made the remarks on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Lower Margibi County when he officially opened the 2026 National Fisheries Investment Conference.
The Liberia Leader said,” Liberia, like other countries in the region, is taking decisive steps to transform its fisheries sector into a modern, competitive, and investment-ready industry.
Meanwhile, the government has launched three critical documents to protect and improve the efficiency of the country’s Fishery Sector.
They are the Ten-Year National Fisheries Strategic Plan: the Investment Plan, and the Public-Private Partnership Strategy.
President Boakai described the instrument as a gateway for direct investments, partnerships, and growth in the Fishery Industry.
He said,” The instruments will propel economic growth and reposition the Fishery Industry”.
The President said the government remains committed to forging partnerships that build local capacity and develop for environmental standards”.
Also speaking, Agriculture Minister Alexander Nuetah described fisheries as a catalyst for economic growth and sustainability.
Minister Nuetah said,” Fisheries can create thousands of jobs, diversify revenue, and drive investment in value chains, positioning Liberia as a competitive seafood exporter”.
Minister Nuetah, who is also the Board Chair of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, called on investors to seize Liberia’s fisheries opportunities.
Dr. Nuetah emphasized strategic oversight, transparency, and sustainable investment to drive inclusive growth and national prosperity.