The Project Coordinator of the FishGov2 Project of the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), Mr. Delvis Fortes, has led a delegation to meet with the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Denis Aheto.

The visit aimed to discuss an extension of the MoU between the AU-IBAR's Fisheries Governance Project activities with UCC through the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences.

Mr. Delvis Fortes also discussed with the Pro Vice-Chancellor the ongoing partnership of AU-IBAR with the Centre for Coastal Management (African Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience) on the organisation of the upcoming 4th Biennial Conference on Fisheries and Coastal Environment which will be hosted by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania in Dar es Salaam from September to October 1, 2025. 

Prof. Aheto (L) presenting Mr. Delvis Fortes (R) with some UCC souvenirs

For his part, Prof. Aheto reaffirmed UCC’s commitment to supporting AU-IBAR concerning fisheries initiatives on the continent.

“We are happy and dedicated to continuing this strong relationship. We regard AU-IBAR as strategic partners, and our interest covers all areas. We are willing and ready to extend the MoU for the forward march of the two institutions”, he added.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC