MONROVIA, Liberia — The Government of Liberia has formally reaffirmed its commitment to the 2018 Concession Agreement with Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI), while simultaneously invoking a review process aimed at addressing outstanding concerns surrounding the implementation of the deal.
In a letter dated February 16, 2026, and signed by Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Samuel A. Stevquoah, the Government informed LTMI Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mohammed Darwich, that it remains committed to proceeding with the concession but deems it “necessary and expedient to revisit and review certain provisions” of the agreement.
The letter references the 2018 Concession Agreement between the Government of Liberia and LTMI, which granted the private entity authority to manage key traffic-related services, including the issuance of driver’s licenses and vehicle registration. However, over the years, the concession has generated public debate, legal scrutiny, and operational friction between stakeholders.
While maintaining the “intent, spirit, and purpose” of the agreement, the Government said it has invoked Section 30 of the Concession Agreement to facilitate a structured review process. Section 30 provides for consultations and discussions between the parties in good faith to address issues affecting implementation.
To spearhead the process, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has established an Inter-Ministerial Concession Committee (IMCC), chaired by the Chairman of the National Investment Commission (NIC). According to the letter, the IMCC has been granted the prerogative to engage LTMI on a wide range of issues and recommend solutions to concerns that may be impeding or could impede the successful implementation of the agreement.
The Government emphasized that the review is intended to make the concession “more equitable and practical,” signaling an effort to recalibrate the arrangement while preserving investor confidence.
In a significant operational shift, the Government further announced that, with the exception of the Inspectorate Division, all operations at the Ministry of Transport related to the issuance of driver’s licenses and vehicle registration will be closed and severed effective March 1, 2026. The move effectively clears the way for LTMI to assume “full and unfettered responsibility” for these services as originally outlined in the concession.
The Government expressed optimism that the partnership with LTMI will lead to improved efficiency, enhanced service delivery, and a more robust traffic management system nationwide.
“We trust that this partnership will deliver improved efficiency, enhanced service delivery, and a robust traffic management system that benefits all Liberians,” the letter states, adding that the Government looks forward to working closely with LTMI to modernize Liberia’s traffic management infrastructure and strengthen road safety across the country.
The letter was copied to several key institutions, including the Ministries of Justice and Transport, the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, the Liberia Revenue Authority, the Liberia National Police, and the National Investment Commission—underscoring the multi-sectoral implications of the concession’s implementation.
The LTMI concession has remained one of Liberia’s most closely watched public-private partnerships, given its impact on revenue collection, public safety, and service delivery. The latest development signals a renewed push by the Boakai Administration to stabilize the arrangement, address lingering concerns, and ensure that the concession delivers measurable value to the Liberian public.
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