Monrovia – The Management of the National Port Authority expresses its profound gratitude to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, for his decisive and prudent decision and insightful leadership in vetoing the two Port Autonomy Bills recently passed by the Liberian Legislature.
President Boakai’s action, exercised in accordance with Article 35 of the Constitution of Liberia, reflects a deep commitment to protecting the long-term national interest, preserving the integrity of port governance, and ensuring that legislative reforms are implemented with clarity, coherence, and foresight.
The President’s veto message highlights several critical concerns, including ambiguities in the proposed legislative framework, risks of misinterpretation, and the excessive composition of nine-member boards for each individual port. The Management of the NPA fully aligns with the President’s assessment and commends his vigilance in safeguarding the nation’s strategic infrastructure assets.
The President’s veto demonstrates statesmanship and a clear understanding of the complexity and importance of port operations in Liberia’s economic architecture. We appreciate His Excellency’s call for a more inclusive and technically sound review process that will strengthen, rather than fragment, our national port system.
The National Port Authority remains committed to collaborating with all branches of government to ensure that any future legislative reforms reflect international best practices, enhance operational efficiency, and serve the collective interest of the Liberian people.
