Who we are
The National Fisheries & Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) was created by an Act of National Legislation on October 9, 2017. It functions as a fully-fledged autonomous body pursuant to the Public Authorities Law of the Republic of Liberia. NaFAA has its roots in the erstwhile Bureau of National Fisheries, which operated as a unit within the department of Technical services of the Ministry of Agriculture from 1956 to 2017.
Our Goal
The overall fisheries sector goal is: Sustainably managed fisheries, an economically viable sector, and generating prosperity for current and future generations
Our Mission
By the year 2030:
Improved institutional and legislative framework.
Promote adaptive research.
Promote community and stakeholder participation.
Promote effective international, regional, sub-regional, and bilateral cooperation.
Enhanced monitoring, control, and surveillance capabilities; and
Improved fish quality and value addition technologies for enhanced economic returns.
Our Vision
Modern, Vibrant, and Sustainably Managed Fisheries and Aquaculture Sectors, capable of: 1. Providing profitable fisheries employment opportunities from sustainable fisheries. 2. Enhancing technical skills. 3. Engaging participatory fisheries management practices. 4. Increasing fish productivity using modern and efficient fisheries capabilities. 5. Reducing illegal fishing. 6. Developing fisheries infrastructure to increase exports.
TECHNICAL skills
SOCIO-ECONOMIC development
FISH Production
