MONROVIA, Liberia – Liberia is preparing to strengthen its role in international fisheries governance as a four-member delegation from the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) heads to Portugal for the 25th Special Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT).
The high-level meeting is scheduled to take place from November 16 to 23, 2026, in Vilamoura, Portugal, bringing together stakeholders to discuss issues surrounding the conservation and sustainable management of Atlantic tuna resources.
The Liberian delegation will be headed by Mrs. Madia H. Peters Magbollah, Deputy Director General for Administration at NaFAA. She will be accompanied by Mr. Austin Saye Wehye, Director of Research and Statistics; Mr. Wenny Sawyer, Comptroller; and Mr. Ezekiel Allen, Chief of Staff to the Director General.
Liberia’s participation carries added significance as the country currently serves as Vice Chair of ICCAT Panel 1, a body responsible for addressing the conservation and management of tropical tuna species.
The meeting is expected to provide Liberia with an important platform to engage other member countries and international fisheries stakeholders on policies, regulatory measures, and strategies aimed at protecting marine resources and promoting responsible fishing practices.
Through its participation, Liberia is expected to contribute to broader international efforts to strengthen fisheries management, promote sustainable exploitation of marine resources, and address illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
The country’s involvement also highlights NaFAA’s continuing engagement in international fisheries cooperation and its efforts to advance Liberia’s interests in the sustainable development and protection of its fisheries sector.
