MONROVIA, Liberia — Minister of Finance and Development Planning Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has described the construction of the Ministry of Justice Complex as both a governance reform and a sound economic decision that will free up public resources for critical “bread-and-butter” needs.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony Friday, January 29, Minister Ngafuan said the government has for years spent substantial sums renting office space for justice and security institutions scattered across Monrovia. He noted that consolidating these entities into a single government-owned complex will generate long-term savings that can be redirected toward health, education, roads, and other social priorities.
The Finance Minister explained that the project is embedded in the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development and reflects the government’s shift from planning to execution. He recalled how the justice and security sector, during nationwide consultations, consistently highlighted the need for stable and centralized facilities to improve performance and coordination.
Minister Ngafuan assured the Ministry of Justice that funding for the project has already commenced through the national budget and pledged that once construction begins, the government will ensure it is completed without interruption.
He also connected the project to broader investments in human capital, including education and youth development, stressing that addressing today’s economic challenges requires long-term planning and institution-building.
The Finance Minister concluded by reaffirming the administration’s development philosophy, noting that while Liberia has not yet reached its destination, the country is steadily making progress.
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