Monrovia, May 12 -- The Government of Liberia, through the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), in partnership with the World Bank, has broken ground for the reconstruction of a modern fish hatchery in Klay, Bomi County, aimed at enhancing food security, improving trade, and transforming Liberia's aquaculture sector.

The project is a key component of the US$40 million Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP), signed in 2021 to improve fisheries management and support livelihoods.

During the groundbreaking ceremony over the weekend, NaFAA Acting Director General Cyrus Saygbe said the hatchery will address long-standing challenges faced by local fish farmers, including limited access to affordable, high...