Africa-Press – Liberia. Madam Glasco, the first Director General of NaFAA, is widely credited with driving major reforms in Liberia’s fisheries and aquaculture sector.
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has accepted the resignation of the Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), Madam Emma Catherine Metieh Glasco, following her decision to step down on November 11, 2025.
In her resignation letter, Madam Glasco cited “domestic reasons” and requested that her departure take immediate effect. She expressed deep appreciation to President Boakai and the Government of Liberia for the opportunity to serve, describing her tenure at NaFAA as a “distinct honor.” She noted that she remains proud of her contributions to advancing Liberia’s fisheries and aquaculture sector.
President Boakai, in accepting her resignation, extended gratitude to Madam Glasco for her “service and contribution to national development,” and wished her success in her future endeavors.
Madam Glasco, the first Director General of NaFAA, is widely credited with driving major reforms in Liberia’s fisheries and aquaculture sector. Her leadership saw the expansion of sustainable fishing programs, strengthened regulatory oversight, the promotion of aquaculture initiatives, and improved revenue transparency. Under her stewardship, NaFAA secured vital international partnerships and supported coastal communities, helping to position fisheries as a key pillar of Liberia’s emerging blue economy.
Her resignation, however, comes against the backdrop of her suspension by President Boakai earlier this year on corruption allegations and an ongoing investigation by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC)—claims she strongly denied. In response, Madam Glasco filed a lawsuit against the Liberian Government before the ECOWAS Court.
President Boakai, in accepting her resignation, extended gratitude to Madam Glasco for her “service and contribution to national development,” and wished her success in her future endeavors.
With President Boakai’s gracious acknowledgment of her service, political observers say the tone of the acceptance statement signals a possible behind-the-scenes settlement—one that could potentially lead to the dropping of all charges and the withdrawal of her case at the ECOWAS Court. However, neither the government nor Madam Glasco has made any official statement regarding such an arrangement.
Her departure marks a significant transition for NaFAA, an institution that has undergone major modernization and expansion under her leadership.
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