Monrovia – The governments of Liberia and Japan have signed a fisheries grant agreement for the supply of Motorized Yamaha engines to local fishermen in Montserrado, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Bassa and Rivercess Counties without a cost. The motorized engines, she furthered, will be distributed free of charge to fishermen in Montserrado, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Bassa and Rivercess Counties. Himeno said the people of Japan remained committed to the overall development of Liberia and the empowerment of Liberians. Also speaking during the ceremony, Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar Findley commended the Japanese Government for entering into such agreement, which is aimed at empowering local fishermen and also enabling the local fish sellers to earn more money. Meanwhile, the Liberian government through NaFAA has presented a grant proposal for the construction of a Modernized Fishing Port/Landing Cluster.

Source: Front Page Africa October 08, 2019 23:48 UTC