— DG Saygbe Describes As A Milestone for Africa’s Blue Economy
Dakhla, Morocco -Liberia has made its first appearance at the Seafood 4 Africa 2026 Conference in Dakhla, Morocco, with the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) and the Consulate General of Liberia in Dakhla representing the country.
Addressing the forum as special guest representatives, NaFAA boss, J. Cyrus Saygbe Sr. underscored the conference as a milestone for Africa’s blue economy, calling for African leadership in sustainably managing aquatic resources to drive inclusive growth, food security, and shared prosperity.
“We highlighted Liberia’s progress in strengthening fisheries governance, expanding sustainable aquaculture, attracting private investment, and promoting regional cooperation to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing,” the NaFAA boss said in a statement he posted.
According to him, on the sidelines of the conference, the Liberian delegation engaged Moroccan fisheries companies and investors in preparation for Liberia’s first post-war National Fisheries Investment Conference, scheduled for 30-31 March in Monrovia.
He said in a statement that Liberia’s participation was made possible through the Consulate General’s proactive engagement with the Dakhla Chamber of Commerce and Services in 2025.
