The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has signed two Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs).
The MoUs aim to transform the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
It was penned on the opening day of the National Fisheries Investment Conference, Kpongama 2026, held in Margib County.
The Agreements, signed with Orange Money Liberia and Electrans Limited, mark a step to strengthen digital financial systems and advance fisheries infrastructure.
NaFAA’s Director General, J. Cyrus Saygbe, Sr., and the Chief Executive Officer of Orange Money Liberia, Laurent Koffi-Bah, formalized a strategic partnership to accelerate digital financial services in the fisheries value chain.
Under the one-year renewable Agreement, Orange Money Liberia will serve as the primary digital payment platform for NaFAA operations.
this include the collection of fees, Fish Market Day transactions, and other official activities.
The partnership, according to a release, is expected to modernize payment systems, enhance transparency, and expand financial inclusion, particularly within coastal fishing communities.
The Orange Liberia network will also provide a platform for early warning system for fishmen, ensuring safety.
Additionally, Orange Money Liberia will support NaFAA through digital promotions, SMS awareness campaigns, influencer engagement, staff capacity building, and provision of high-quality internet connectivity for major fisheries events.
The Agreement also grants Orange Money priority sponsorship and branding opportunities at NaFAA programs, including nationwide artisanal canoe marking exercises in nine coastal counties.
In a related development, NaFAA signed an MoU with Electrans Limited for the preliminary assessment, and feasibility evaluation of the Robertsport Landing Cluster in Grand Cape Mount County.
The Agreement, signed by Harry Waitembery on behalf of Electrans Limited, is expected to transform and operationalize the Roberts Fish Landing Cluster.
