MONROVIA, Liberia — The National Port Authority is moving to reduce financial risk and fund growth under its Five-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2030), committing to stricter fiscal discipline, broader revenue streams and realigned investments to expand infrastructure and improve services.
More than 40% of the NPA’s revenue comes from a single concession, a concentration officials say exposes the agency to volatility and constrains long-term growth. To address that, the NPA is pursuing three priorities:
- Saving for capital development: The NPA will set aside 15%–20% of annual revenue for port expansion and modernization—financing terminal upgrades, cargo-handling equipment and facility rehabilitation in Monrovia, Buchanan, Greenville and Harper. The self-financing approach aims to curb borrowing and link savings to visible projects.
- Public-private partnerships: The authority plans to attract private investment and expertise in port automation, warehousing and terminal expansion to boost efficiency, expand services and create jobs, positioning Liberia’s ports competitively in West Africa.
- Engaging multilaterals: The NPA is strengthening ties with institutions such as the World Bank and African Development Bank to mobilize financing and technical support for infrastructure, digitization and workforce training, aligning with international best practices.
“We are building a system that funds its own expansion,” Managing Director Sekou A.M. Dukuly said. “By saving, partnering, and managing wisely, we are laying the foundation for a stronger, more transparent, and self-reliant NPA.” Officials say the reforms mark a shift toward accountability and sustainable growth, aiming to keep Liberia’s ports functioning as engines of trade, development and national progress.
