Liberian News: Liberia Permanent Mission United Kingdom Pays It Full Due

Monrovia-In fulfilment of its international obligations and as a demonstration of leadership to the global  maritime  body,  Liberia  has  once  again  paid  its  full  due  payment  to  the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the year 2026. The payment made is a testament of  Liberia’s steadfast commitment to supporting the work of the  IMO in funding and facilitating sustainable projects in ensuring research, technical assistance through capacity building and institutional improvement in an effort to ensure safe, secure and efficient shipping on cleaner oceans.

Presenting  the  mock  cheque  in  honor  of  Liberia  and  on  behalf of  His Excellency President  Joseph Nyumah  Boakai  Sr.,  Liberia’s  Permanent  Representative  to  the International  Maritime  Organization  in  London,  The  United  Kingdom,  Ambassador Robert  Kpadeh  conveyed warm greetings and gratitude from the  President, the Authority of the Liberia Maritime, and the people  of  Liberia,  and  assured  the  Secretary General  H.E. Arsenio Dominiguez of Liberia’s unwavering commitment to remain prompt in its regular due payment for the advancement of the Secretary general’s mission and vision for the forward march of the Organization.

Permanent Representative  Kpadeh  thanked the Secretary  General Dominiguez for his  stellar  leadership  in steering  the  affairs  of the  global  UN  body effectively and efficiently, especially in these times of immense global challenges and technological transformation.

“In the quest to advance International shipping to higher heights, for the good  of humanity, Liberia will continue to be a highly supportive and reliable member state of the IMO”, Permanent Representative Kpadeh stated.

He further assured the Secretary General that Liberia will continue to work hand in hand with the IMO and other affiliated organizations to ensure that  shipping  and other  maritime  activities are  governed  in  an  enviable  fashion.

Ambassador  Kpadeh  lamented  that  as  a  leading flag  registry,  Liberia  sees  it  as a moral responsibility to continuously set the pace for other Member States to follow in pursuit of excellence.

Liberia’s significant contribution to the work of the IMO amounting to  5,527,138.00M British Pounds which converts to about US$7.4M represents a mark of incredible and responsible leadership as a Council member sitting on Category A of the IMO and the only African nation serving on the prime decision-making platform.

Moreover, Liberia’s payment comes in timely, especially at this point in time when the West African nation is once more campaigning to maintain her seat on the IMO Council for the 2026/2027 biennium. This, in all fairness, sends  a   resounding message to   collaborating Member   States and affiliated organizations that Liberia remains a dependable partner and leader in the maritime industry.

Alphonso Toweh

Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets  including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and  did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters 
 He holds first  MA with honors in International  Relations and a  candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict  Resolution from the University of Liberia.