MONROVIA, Liberia — A major push to tackle Liberia’s housing deficit may be gaining momentum as Mustapha Njie, Chief Executive Officer of TAF Africa Global, arrives in the country at the invitation of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, with early indications pointing to a potential large-scale low-cost housing initiative driven through government partnership and private investment.
The move, however, did not happen overnight.
Behind the scenes, Liberia’s Presidential Special Envoy for Investment, Mohammed Bah, has been instrumental in initiating and sustaining engagement with TAF Africa Global—an effort he says is rooted in the country’s urgent housing needs.
“Liberia, we need housing. We need housing… Monrovia was not designed to hold 2.5 million people,” Bah said, highlighting the growing pressure on urban infrastructure.
In an interview with Check Liberia’s Emmanuel Kortu ahead of the CEO’s arrival, Bah disclosed that he had been tracking TAF’s work across the region and made initial outreach to the company even before formal government engagement.
“I’ve been following TAF Africa Global for a while… I did a communication to TAF and got a response, but at that time they were busy with their phase in Freetown,” he explained.
According to him, discussions were later revived, culminating in an official invitation from President Boakai.
“The President himself invited Mr. Njie through my office… and today we are here,” Bah added.
Ambitious Housing Vision
Bah indicated that the government is not only focused on easing congestion in Monrovia but also on expanding housing access across surrounding and underdeveloped areas within Montserrado County.
“For now, it’s Montserrado—not just Monrovia. We have places like Bensonville, Brewerville, and other areas around Monrovia that are underdeveloped. We’re looking to get housing units across these areas,” he said.
He further hinted at the scale of ambition being considered, suggesting Liberia could surpass similar projects in neighboring Sierra Leone.
“If Sierra Leone is doing 5,000, we should do 10,000,” Bah asserted.
CEO Signals Readiness to Deliver
In a follow-up interview with Check Liberia, TAF CEO Mustapha Njie who is also by some as “Uncle Taf”, projected confidence in delivering results, underscoring his firm’s track record spanning over five decades.
“I’ve been doing this for 50 years… and TAF has been in business for 36 years. I’ve built quite a big experience in construction and real estate development,” Njie said.
He described Liberia as a strategic entry point into West Africa, particularly as an English-speaking country in a largely Francophone region.
“West Africa is made up of about 15 countries, but 11 are French-speaking. I speak English, so it just makes sense that I am here in Liberia to give my quota,” he noted.
Njie also acknowledged the role of public demand in shaping his decision to explore opportunities in Liberia.
“I do read your comments… Liberians have been saying ‘please come to Liberia.’ So, I listen to you guys,” he said, referencing his strong social media following.
Emphasis on Integrity and Execution
Despite rising public anticipation, the TAF CEO stressed that execution—not just announcements—will define the project.
“This needs planning. We do it properly because integrity is key in everything that we do. We don’t start a job and not complete it,” he asserted.
He reaffirmed that collaboration with the Liberian government will be central to success.
“In partnership with the government, we will deliver.”
Turning Challenges into Opportunity
Known for operating in complex environments, Njie emphasized his willingness to take risks in markets often overlooked by other developers.
Drawing inspiration from Nelson Mandela, he reiterated:
“It always seems impossible until it’s done… Wherever there is a challenge, there’s an opportunity. I take very big risks,” he said.
About TAF and Check Liberia
TAF Africa Global is an international real estate development firm specializing in affordable housing and infrastructure projects across Africa, with over 36 years of operational experience.
Check Liberia is a rapidly growing digital media platform known for its interviews and coverage of national development issues, playing a key role in connecting public discourse with policy and investment initiatives.
Looking Ahead
Both Bah and Njie expressed optimism that ongoing engagements could soon translate into tangible outcomes, with early groundwork expected to begin following high-level meetings.
“TAF is here and TAF is here to stay. That I promise you,” Bah assured Liberians.
“Be ready for business,” Njie added, signaling what could become a landmark intervention in Liberia’s housing sector.
If realized, the initiative could significantly expand access to affordable housing, ease urban congestion, and stimulate economic activity across the country.
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