Liberia Pays US$7.5m to IMO -Amb. Kpadeh Announces Settling Full Due for 2026

MONROVIA –The Liberia Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced Liberia’s payment of  5,527,138 British Pounds or $7.5 million to the organization in fulfillment of its international obligations and as a demonstration of leadership to the global  maritime  body.

A dispatch from London quotes Ambassador Robert Kpadeh as saying that the payment was a clear testament of Liberia’s steadfast commitment to supporting the work of the  IMO in funding and facilitating sustainable projects that ensure 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.,  he conveyed warm greetings and gratitude from the  President, the Authority of the Liberia Maritime, and the people  of  Liberia.

Kpadeh 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 IMO.

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”,  Kpadeh stated.

He further assured the Secretary General that Liberia would 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.