MONROVIA – The Executive Mansion on Thursday outlined a series of major governance, reconciliation and development initiatives being pursued by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, highlighting progress on transitional justice, digital transformation, economic reforms and international partnerships.
Speaking during the regular presidential press briefing at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia, Presidential Press Secretary Kula B. Fofana said the Boakai administration remains committed to strengthening peacebuilding efforts, improving governance systems and expanding opportunities for Liberians.
Fofana said one of President Boakai’s major engagements during the week was a meeting with a visiting delegation from the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission headed by Nicola Clase. According to her, discussions focused on Liberia’s peacebuilding initiatives, reconciliation efforts and the government’s broader national healing agenda.
She emphasized that the President continues to prioritize reconciliation by engaging stakeholders across Liberian society, including youth groups, women, persons with disabilities, the Legislature, Judiciary and religious leaders.
The Press Secretary said the administration has taken what she described as “bold steps” toward implementing recommendations from Liberia’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report, including the operationalization of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court through Executive Order 164.
Fofana disclosed that draft legislations for the establishment of a war crimes court and anti-corruption court have been prepared and are expected to be forwarded to the National Legislature for consideration.
“The country needs closure in this effort,” she said, noting that President Boakai believes Liberia must confront the painful legacy of its civil conflict while ensuring accountability and healing for victims and families.
She added that the reconciliation process is being supported by civil society organizations, traditional leaders and religious institutions, including the Inter-Religious Council, the Muslim Council and the Liberia Council of Churches.
Fofana also provided updates from the President’s fourth Cabinet meeting, where ministers discussed key technological and economic reforms. A major focus, she said, was the implementation of Executive Order 163 aimed at accelerating Liberia’s digital transformation agenda.
According to her, government is advancing plans for a national digital and postal address system intended to map homes, communities and public facilities across Liberia using modern technology. She said the initiative will improve mail delivery, emergency response, transportation, taxation, land administration and access to government services.
“The President was very excited. It is something that has long been overdue,” Fofana said, explaining that the initiative would eventually assign identifiable addresses to homes and communities nationwide.
She noted that the project could also help address land disputes by improving property documentation and verification systems.
The Cabinet additionally reviewed Liberia’s National Data Governance Policy, National Cybersecurity Strategy for 2024-2026 and a proposed Personal Data Protection and Privacy Act intended to safeguard citizens’ private information amid ongoing digital reforms.
On the economy, Fofana said Cabinet discussed the government’s supplementary budget priorities and Liberia’s recent access to a US$266 million Resilience and Sustainability Facility from the International Monetary Fund.
She further disclosed that Vice President Jeremiah Koung updated Cabinet on efforts to stabilize market prices and expand Liberian participation in the economy. According to her, interventions by the Vice President and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry have contributed to reductions in the prices of rice, eggs and flour.
Fofana said the administration is also examining ways to reserve certain business sectors exclusively for Liberians in order to strengthen local entrepreneurship and investment.
“There’s efforts of our President to really ensure that Liberians themselves are involved and active,” she stated, while clarifying that the policy discussions are not intended to promote xenophobia but rather encourage broader Liberian participation in the private sector.
The Press Secretary also highlighted Liberia’s growing diplomatic and development cooperation with the People’s Republic of China. She said President Boakai’s engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping has resulted in the revival and expansion of several infrastructure projects in Liberia.
Among the projects cited was the newly dedicated Liberia Broadcasting System complex, constructed with Chinese support. Fofana described the facility as a modern media center equipped with radio, television and music recording studios that could support Liberia’s growing creative industry.
She also referenced ongoing construction works on the overhead bridge project in Paynesville and development activities at the 14 Military Hospital, both linked to Liberia’s renewed cooperation with China.
Additionally, Fofana said partners from South Korea are expected in Liberia soon to begin implementing new agricultural and development programs following President Boakai’s recent engagements abroad.
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