LONDON, United Kingdom — Faith Kesselly has been inducted as president of the Liberian Community Organisation (LICO), pledging to lead with compassion, transparency, accountability, unity and service as she begins a four-year tenure running from 2026 to 2030.

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh

Kesselly was elected unopposed on Saturday, July 11, 2026, and formally inducted on Saturday, October 17, at St John’s Angell Town Church in Brixton, London. Her inauguration was held under the theme, “One Community, One Vision, One Future,” reflecting her commitment to strengthening unity, promoting inclusion and improving the welfare of Liberians living in the United Kingdom.

In her inaugural address, Kesselly outlined a leadership agenda centred on community welfare, youth empowerment, cultural preservation and accountability, emphasizing the need to ensure that every member of the Liberian community feels represented and supported.

“Our elders must never feel forgotten. Our vulnerable members must know they are not alone. Our young people must see opportunities for their future, and every Liberian must feel that this organisation belongs to them,” she said.

She pledged to promote a leadership culture grounded in compassion, transparency, accountability, unity and service, identifying these values as the foundation of her administration.

Kesselly also announced plans to showcase Liberian culture in schools across the United Kingdom, with a particular focus on involving young people in promoting and appreciating their heritage.

“I promise to showcase Liberian culture throughout schools in the UK, and to involve our young future leaders in promoting and appreciating their roots and heritage and bringing the community together,” she stated.

The initiative is intended to help younger generations maintain connections with Liberia’s cultural identity while encouraging greater interaction and cohesion within the diaspora community.

Kesselly’s administration takes office under the banner of “The New Standard Leadership Agenda,” with its stated priorities aligning with LICO’s longstanding mission to promote unity, integrity and progress among Liberians in London.

Established in 1994, LICO is a not-for-profit organisation founded by Liberians living in London in response to the challenges confronting members of the community. It serves as an umbrella organisation for Liberians in the British capital, providing a platform for support, representation and advocacy.

Over the years, the organisation has focused on community welfare, education and development, youth and women’s empowerment, health and well-being, economic empowerment and networking. It also works to build constructive partnerships with public authorities, voluntary organisations and other stakeholders.

LICO describes itself as non-political, non-sectarian and non-discriminatory, welcoming individuals who share its commitment to unity, integrity and progress.

As Kesselly begins her four-year tenure, her stated priorities place particular emphasis on ensuring that older people and vulnerable community members receive support, young people have opportunities to develop, and Liberians in the United Kingdom remain connected to their cultural roots.

Her leadership agenda now sets out the direction for her administration as it seeks to strengthen community bonds and sustain LICO’s role in supporting Liberians in London.

“One Community, One Vision, One Future,” she declared.

MONROVIA — Liberian mini, micro and small business owners have a new shot at funding, mentorship and visibility as a diaspora Liberian group; Roots & Returns opens applications for its inaugural Palava Hut Pitch.

Speaking to reporters in Paynesville on Wednesday, October 21, the Executive Producer and Co-Founder Lotten Yeaney explained that the event will take place December 21, 2026, at the Liberian Learning Center in Paynesville.

She asserted that Roots & Returns is built on a simple idea: capital can help businesses grow, but trust is what makes investment sustainable.

The initiative seeks to strengthen trust between Liberian entrepreneurs at home and the diaspora while directing capital, mentorship and relationships toward businesses that sustain families and communities.

Who Can Apply?

The Palava Hut Pitch is for businesses already operating. Entrepreneurs seeking between US$250 and US$5,000 will have the opportunity to take the stage, share their stories, explain what they have built and where they want to go next.

She noted that selected finalists will pitch before judges, mentors and supporters.

She stressed that funding is not a loan and does not have to be repaid. Recipients are simply expected to continue operating their businesses and remain connected and in communication with mentors and supporters in their cohort.

More Than Money

Roots & Returns Co-Founder indicated that the pitch is not just about winning funding, but about being seen, making connections, receiving guidance, and celebrating entrepreneurs already doing the work.

She maintained that the organization will also engage community leaders and the Liberian Learning Center to stay connected with recipients beyond pitch day.

“At its heart, Roots & Returns is confronting one of the biggest barriers to greater diaspora investment in Liberia: trust. And that challenge goes both ways,” Madam Yeney stated.

The group noted that diaspora members have experienced misused funds, poor communication, or commitments that were not honored, while Liberians at home have experienced promises from the diaspora that never materialized, creating skepticism and disappointment.

“Trust cannot be demanded from one side. It must be earned by both.”

“Because when trust grows, investment can follow. Businesses can grow. Jobs can be created. Families and communities can become stronger. That is the return we are after.”

Applications are now open at rootsreturns.com/apply.

About Roots & Returns

Roots & Returns connects storytelling, access to capital and community support to help existing Liberian businesses grow. Its tagline is “Trust Is the First ROI.”

Monrovia — Monrovia Cinema Plus is making a grand statement about the future of Liberia’s film industry, opening with a bang through a week of film screenings, professional development, and celebrations honoring Liberian creativity. Located on the third floor of Monrovia Super Mall in Congo Town, the new premiere movie theater is bringing the magic of cinema back to Liberia while creating opportunities for local filmmakers to showcase their work on the big screen.

The celebrations began October 14–15 with the Journey Home Film Festival, which showcased some of Liberia’s top films entered in the competition. The festival provided a platform for Liberian filmmakers to share their stories, celebrate their talent, and connect with audiences in a professional cinema setting. On October 16, the theater hosted a Filmmakers’ Workshop focused on teaching local producers and directors how to prepare and submit their films for theatrical exhibitions. The training reinforced Monrovia Cinema Plus’s commitment to supporting filmmakers beyond screenings by helping them understand the standards and processes required to bring their work to the cinema. The festival culminated with the Liberia Film Awards on October 17th, where Liberian films and its filmmakers were rewarded and celebrated.

The excitement continued on Sunday, October 18, with the theater’s soft opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by distinguished representatives of the Government of Liberia, the American Embassy, the United Nations community, the business sector, and other invited guests, including family and friends. The ceremonial ribbon was cut by representatives of Monrovia Cinema Plus ownership, Monrovia City Mayor John-Charuk Siafa, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Kristin Gilmore, and Hon. Erasmus T. Williams, Head of the Office of Diaspora Affairs at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs. The symbolic moment celebrated a significant milestone in the revival of Liberia’s cinema culture and the power of collaboration between local leadership and diaspora investors.

Hon. Erasmus T. Williams attended on behalf of the Office of Diaspora Affairs, highlighting the importance of diaspora engagement and investment in Liberia’s development. Chargé d’Affaires Kristin Gilmore was also present and acknowledged the Americans participating in the joint diaspora investment behind the theater. Their involvement reflects the power of cross-border collaboration and a shared commitment to creating opportunities in Liberia’s creative economy.

Mayor Siafa joined the celebration alongside other distinguished guests. The owners and management of Monrovia Super Mall, Ali Munir Rathore and Rodalyn Vinas, were also present and delivered remarks, underscoring the importance of partnerships between the private sector, diaspora investors, and Liberia’s growing entertainment industry.

Adding a special touch to the occasion, guests were treated to a special partial screening of Michael, the biographical film portraying the life of global music icon Michael Jackson.

The theater came alive with laughter, excitement, and enthusiastic reactions as guests enjoyed the opportunity to experience the film on the big screen. Many had not yet seen the movie and were thrilled to share this special cinematic experience in Liberia’s newest movie theater. The screening offered a memorable preview of the entertainment, atmosphere, and shared experiences Monrovia Cinema Plus hopes to bring to audiences.

In a further show of support for local talent, Monrovia Cinema Plus has selected five Liberian films from the Journey Home Film Festival and awards- Before Grace, Broken Mirror, Beautiful Misery, Shadows of Sunshine, Good Karma, along with Allyson Brown’s film No, Not Me, to screen throughout this week leading up to the official grand opening. The theater is calling this endeavor “LIBERIA MOVIE WEEK! This special lineup gives audiences an opportunity to experience Liberian storytelling while providing filmmakers with a valuable platform to reach moviegoers.

The week of activities culminates in the Grand Opening of Monrovia Cinema Plus on Friday, October 23, 2026. The public is warmly invited to join the celebration and experience a new destination for entertainment, culture, and community in Liberia.

Monrovia Cinema Plus is more than a movie theater. It represents an investment in Liberian stories, local talent, and the revival of a vibrant cinema culture. Its message to filmmakers is clear: there is a place for Liberian films on the big screen.

Monrovia Cinema Plus is a Diaspora-led investment opportunity with partners including Dr. Clarice Ford-Kulah, Saqar Ahhah Ahershu, Laura Pritchard, Lois Harris, Simone N. Gwion, Arthur-Zarddy Y. Gwion, Alpha Tongor, Zaridania Reyes Carmona, Goumah Bass-Conde, Tianna Sherman-Kesselly, Lotten Yeaney, Rep. Naquetta Ricks, Lashea Howard-Clinton, Gabriel Matthews, Rev. Dr. Y. Peter Paye, Joseph N. Boakai Jr., and Arall Charles.

JOIN US THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, FOR THE GRAND OPENING OF MONROVIA

CINEMA PLUS! Bringing the Magic of Cinema Back to Liberia!

Location: Monrovia Cinema Plus, 3rd Floor, Monrovia Super Mall, Congo Town, Monrovia, Liberia.

Monrovia — Prince Desea Tambah Sr., Liberia’s Deputy Minister for Technical Services at the Ministry of Public Works, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who, an established American publisher of biographical reference works documenting the professional achievements and contributions of individuals across various fields.

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh

In a press release published on its website on October 14, 2026, the publication highlighted Tambah’s accomplishments in civil engineering, transportation development and public infrastructure, tracing a career that spans government service, international development and engineering practice in the United States and West Africa.

The recognition places a spotlight on Tambah’s professional trajectory, including his work on major transportation projects and his current responsibility for providing technical oversight of public infrastructure development in Liberia.

Among the notable assignments highlighted in the publication is his service as task manager for the construction of the Senegambia Bridge in The Gambia. The landmark project established the first permanent road crossing over the Gambia River, strengthening transportation links between The Gambia and Senegal.

Marquis Who’s Who, also known as A.N. Marquis Company, is known for publishing biographical directories and maintaining online databases featuring individuals whose careers span government, business, science, education, law, medicine, engineering and other professional fields.

Its publications have included Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World and Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, among other titles.

Beyond the American publisher’s recognition, Tambah has received professional honors in Liberia and the United States for his contributions to engineering and infrastructure development.

He was named Engineer of the Year for 2025–2026 by the Engineering Society of Liberia and previously received the same distinction for 2013–2014 from the Association of Liberian Engineers–USA Inc.

In February 2026, the Engineering Society of Liberia also presented him with its Engineering Service Award.

From Major Regional Projects to Liberia’s Infrastructure Agenda

Tambah assumed his current position as Deputy Minister for Technical Services at the Ministry of Public Works in 2024. In that capacity, he provides strategic and technical oversight for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of public infrastructure throughout Liberia.

His responsibilities include supervising more than 100 technical professionals and supporting the implementation of infrastructure projects in accordance with established engineering standards.

Before returning to public service in Liberia, Tambah spent 11 years, from 2013 to 2024, as a transport engineer in the Transport and Urban Development Department of the African Development Bank Group.

During his tenure, he provided technical expertise in transportation engineering, particularly in roads, bridges and related civil works, contributing to development projects in Liberia, Sierra Leone and The Gambia.

His role in the Senegambia Bridge project stands out among his professional assignments because of the bridge’s importance to regional connectivity and cross-border transportation.

He also played a leading role in developing the road corridor linking Harper in Maryland County to River Gee County in southeastern Liberia, contributing to efforts to improve transportation access within the country.

Before joining the African Development Bank, Tambah worked as a civil and highway engineer with the Illinois Department of Transportation in Springfield, Illinois, from 2009 to 2013.

He previously served as a civil engineer with the Architectural and Engineering Unit at United Nations Headquarters in New York from 2008 to 2009. He began his professional career as an associate project engineer with Commonwealth Edison Company in Oak Brook, Illinois, from 2007 to 2008.

His experience across these institutions has exposed him to transportation planning, infrastructure management and the technical demands of delivering public works projects in different settings.

Engineering, Business and Academic Credentials

Tambah’s professional background is supported by academic qualifications in civil engineering, construction and transportation engineering, finance and economics.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Construction and Transportation Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

He later obtained a Master of Business Administration in Finance in 2021 and another MBA in Economics in 2023 from Cuttington University in Liberia.

During his graduate studies, he received a Certificate of Excellence from the Construction Management Association of America in 2010.

The combination of engineering and business education has provided a foundation for his work at the intersection of technical design, project implementation, financial considerations and public-sector management.

Tambah is affiliated with the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Engineering Society of Liberia, the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the National Society of Black Engineers. He is also a Fellow of the Engineering Society of Liberia.

Mentoring Liberia’s Future Engineers

In addition to his work in government and international development, Tambah has contributed to engineering education in Liberia.

He has taught civil engineering courses at Stella Maris Polytechnic University, including transportation engineering, sharing practical knowledge and professional experience with students preparing to enter the field.

His teaching and supervision of technical professionals reflect an emphasis on developing local engineering expertise and strengthening institutional capacity.

Liberia continues to face significant infrastructure needs, including road rehabilitation, improved transportation links and the maintenance of public facilities. Developing a skilled local workforce remains essential to ensuring that investments in these areas deliver sustainable benefits.

At the Ministry of Public Works, Tambah’s oversight of technical professionals provides opportunities to mentor engineers while supporting the implementation of the country’s infrastructure priorities.

Beyond Professional Achievements

Tambah has also supported philanthropic and community initiatives aimed at assisting vulnerable and underserved populations.

His contributions have included responding to requests from residents, nonprofit organizations and communities encountered through infrastructure development projects, particularly where urgent social and community needs arise.

He has attributed aspects of his professional development to persistence, humility and a commitment to continuous improvement, drawing inspiration from his father’s advice never to become complacent.

Looking ahead, Tambah intends to continue supporting the transformation of Liberia’s road network and broader public infrastructure. He also plans to pursue a doctoral degree focusing on infrastructure policy.

In the longer term, he hopes to apply his combined experience in engineering, finance, economics and policy through consulting and service with leading international development organizations.

The recognition by Marquis Who’s Who adds to the professional distinctions Tambah has accumulated over the course of his career, which has taken him from engineering practice in the United States to international infrastructure projects and a senior technical role in Liberia’s government.

His career has focused on transportation development, engineering capacity-building and public service, areas that remain central to Liberia’s efforts to improve connectivity and strengthen its public infrastructure.

NEW JERSEY, USA — The newly elected officials of the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA) are scheduled to be sworn into office on Sunday, October 18 in New Jersey, following their election at the organization’s recent convention.

The induction ceremony is expected to take place at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in New Jersey, bringing together members of the Liberian diaspora, representatives of Liberian associations, community leaders, invited guests and other well-wishers.

Mohammed MSGI Keita, who was reelected President, will lead the new administration alongside other elected officials entrusted with overseeing the affairs of the organization and representing the interests of Liberians across the United States and other parts of the Americas.

Other officials elected include Ms. Gbolo Ashia Kowou, Vice President; Isaac R. G. Freeman Sr., Secretary-General; Charles Johnny, National Treasurer; Alex Marshell, Financial Secretary; Danny B. Watkins, Vice President for the Eastern Region; Layer Toure, Vice President for the Southern Region; and Chris Saylee, Vice President for the Western Region.

The swearing-in ceremony will formally mark the beginning of the new leadership’s tenure and provide an opportunity for members of the Liberian community to recognize the outcome of the convention and express their expectations for the incoming administration.

As an umbrella organization representing Liberian associations throughout the Americas, ULAA provides a platform for community engagement on issues relating to unity, welfare, development, and the relationship between Liberians abroad and their homeland.

The new leadership is expected to work with member associations, community stakeholders, and other partners to strengthen cooperation, encourage participation in community affairs, and promote initiatives that address the interests and aspirations of Liberians in the diaspora.

The October 18 ceremony is also expected to bring members of the community together to celebrate the leadership transition and discuss the organization’s role in promoting unity and constructive engagement among Liberians living outside their homeland.

Further details regarding the program schedule and other arrangements may be announced by the organizers as the date approaches. The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in New Jersey, United States of America.

MONROVIA — The European Federation of Liberian Associations (EFLA) has accused the Boakai-Koung administration of systematically sidelining Liberians living in Europe from its flagship diaspora engagement initiatives, sharply criticizing the government’s annual diaspora conference as a platform that fails to represent the broader Liberian diaspora.

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh

In a statement issued on October 4, 2026, EFLA President Francis M. Mensah said the organization was taking exception to the manner in which the government has organized its annual diaspora conferences, arguing that the events have increasingly centered on Liberians in the United States while excluding communities in Europe.

The criticism comes as the Joseph Boakai-Koung administration has made diaspora engagement a major component of its domestic policy, holding two annual diaspora conferences in the United States since 2025.

EFLA, which describes itself as the umbrella organization for Liberian associations across Europe, said it expected the conference to bring together Liberians from across the world to discuss issues affecting the diaspora and Liberia.

Instead, the organization alleged that the conferences have become heavily U.S.-focused.

“The Annual Diaspora Conference, by its goals and objectives, should bring together all Liberians in the diaspora to assemble, network, and discuss issues affecting the wider Liberian Diaspora community, as well as the issues the government of Liberia faces,” EFLA said.

“Unfortunately, the past two diaspora conferences have been turned into a spectacle of prom and pageantry,” the organization alleged, claiming that senior government officials and their associates have traveled to Washington, D.C., at government expense.

EFLA said Europe was not represented at this year’s conference, arguing that such an omission undermines the stated objective of creating a global platform for Liberians abroad.

‘Systemic Neglect’

The European group said its concerns predate the current administration, noting that it has repeatedly attempted to engage successive Liberian governments over what it described as the “systemic neglect” of Liberians residing in Europe.

The concerns, according to EFLA, range from consular challenges in the Nordic countries to the limited participation of European-based Liberians in government-sponsored diaspora initiatives.

The organization also pointed to the financial contribution of Liberians in Europe through remittances and businesses in Liberia.

“So, we must not be taken for granted!” EFLA said.

The organization further accused conference organizers of being insufficiently intentional about involving Liberians from Europe, alleging that panel discussions and other side events are often structured to accommodate government allies, friends and family members.

“The sad truth is that the organizers have never been intentional about getting Liberians in the European Diaspora involved, but continue to pretend to include diaspora Liberians from Europe,” the statement said.

Government’s Diaspora Push

President Boakai’s diaspora initiative was launched from a commitment made in late 2024 to establish a structured global platform for Liberians living abroad.

The government has said the initiative is intended to move beyond the traditional focus on remittances and encourage the more than 500,000 Liberians living abroad to contribute to Liberia through entrepreneurship, investment, technology transfer and professional expertise.

The inaugural Liberia Annual Diaspora Conference was held in Washington, D.C., from September 26–28, 2025, under the theme “Building the Future Together.” The gathering brought together hundreds of delegates physically and more than 1,300 virtual participants, according to organizers.

The 2026 conference, held September 25–27 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Virginia, was organized under the theme “From Dialogue to Delivery: Diaspora Capital, Innovation, and the Next Liberia.”

The second conference sought to move discussions toward practical economic initiatives, including investment, agribusiness, innovation and youth empowerment.

EFLA, however, argues that the geographic concentration of the initiative contradicts its stated global character.

Europe Threatens Wider Pushback

EFLA said it would no longer participate in what it characterized as poorly organized diaspora activities conducted by government functionaries.

“Going forward, Liberians in Europe will not be involved in any haphazard activities organized by government functionaries,” the organization declared.

The group also warned that it could seek engagement with European institutions over what it described as the Liberian government’s failure to include Liberians residing in the European Union in its diaspora activities.

“Europe hosts some of Liberia’s development partners, and we, as Liberian taxpayers in Europe, can engage the European Union Parliament about the Liberian government’s flagrant disregard for including Liberians residing in the EU in diaspora activities it organizes,” EFLA said.

The group stressed that no segment of the Liberian diaspora should be treated as more important than another.

“No one group of diaspora Liberians is better than the others,” EFLA said, demanding that Liberians in Europe receive the same level of respect and opportunities afforded to their compatriots in the United States.

EFLA said it has been involved in advocacy and humanitarian initiatives benefiting both Liberians in Europe and communities in Liberia. It also cited its role, alongside partners including ALCOD, in advocacy that contributed to the passage of Liberia’s Dual Citizenship Act and its ongoing efforts to promote voting rights for Liberians abroad.

The organization said it remains committed to contributing to Liberia’s development but wants the government to recognize the European diaspora as an equal partner.

“In Union Strong, Success Is Assured!” the statement concluded.

Three Liberians living in Minnesota are among ten immigrants indicted by a U.S. federal grand jury for allegedly voting or registering to vote while not citizens. Prosecutors say most of the votes were cast in the November 2024 presidential election. They face up to five years in prison, and U.S. officials warn deportation could follow.

Monrovia – She is 61. He is 48. The youngest is 43. Somewhere in Minnesota, three Liberians who built lives far from home now face the possibility of losing them, over a ballot.

By Rodney D. Sieh

A federal grand jury in Minneapolis on September 24 indicted Bhator Konah Bryant, Alan Barbu Kargbo and Chis Adam Pettiquoi, along with seven other immigrants, on charges of voting or registering to vote in American elections when they were not American citizens.

Of the ten people charged, from eight different countries, Liberia had the most.

What they are accused of

Prosecutors say Bryant falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen when she registered to vote on October 18, 2024. They do not allege she cast a ballot.

Kargbo and Pettiquoi are each accused of going further. Prosecutors say both falsely claimed citizenship and voted in Minnesota on November 5, 2024, the day Americans chose their president.

All three have already appeared before a federal judge. None has been convicted.

More than prison at stake

On paper, the penalties are heavy: up to five years in prison and a fine of up to US$250,000 for falsely claiming citizenship to vote, and up to one year and US$100,000 for voting as a non-citizen.

But for an immigrant, the harder blow may be the one not written in the charge sheet. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin made sure no one missed it.

“Our message to aliens who vote in American elections is clear: we will find you, arrest you, and you will face the consequences, including criminal charges and deportation,” he said.

For a 61-year-old woman, that could mean being sent back to a country she may have left decades ago, away from children, grandchildren and everything she has built since.

A community that fought for its place

The charges hit close to home for Minnesota’s Liberian community, one of the largest in the United States, centered in Brooklyn Park and the suburbs around Minneapolis.

Many came running from the civil wars of the 1990s. For years they lived on temporary permission to stay, renewed one deadline at a time, never sure whether the next announcement would send them home. It was not until the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2019 that many finally got a path to green cards and, eventually, the right to vote.

For people who waited that long for a ballot, the idea that some Liberians may have cast one without the right to do so is painful. And at a time when the Trump administration is pushing hard against immigrants, many in the diaspora will worry that three names on a federal indictment could cast a shadow over thousands who did everything by the book.

Presumed innocent

The case was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, with help from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

U.S. prosecutors were careful to note that an indictment is only an accusation. Bryant, Kargbo and Pettiquoi are presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The National Housing Authority (NHA) has outlined a framework aimed at converting growing interest among Liberians in the diaspora into concrete investment in Liberia’s housing sector.

Under the framework, the NHA plans to support the development of 5,000 housing units across all 15 counties from 2026 to 2029, through public-private partnerships and other investment mechanisms.

The initiative is supported by plans for a National Housing Trust Fund and focuses on two major challenges identified by the NHA: limited confidence in land transactions and inadequate knowledge of the estate development process.

Presenting at the just-concluded Liberia Diaspora Investment Conference in the United States on 25 September 2026, NHA Managing Director, Madam Florence Geegbae, said the framework is designed to provide diaspora investors with a more secure and predictable pathway from land acquisition through construction and occupancy.

According to the presentation, the NHA will work with relevant government institutions, including the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) and the Ministry of Public Works, to strengthen land verification, simplify development procedures, and provide professional support to investors.

The initiative forms part of the NHA’s broader 2026–2029 vision for transforming Liberia’s housing sector. 

Under the vision, the NHA plans to support the direct government construction of 600 housing units between 2026 and 2027, while pursuing partnerships for the development of the 5,000 affordable units.

The NHA also plans to construct 16 water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities in four informal settlements in Monrovia and establish Liberia’s first National Housing Information System.

Strengthening Confidence in Land Transactions

The NHA identified land ownership and verification as a major concern for diaspora investors, noting that fewer than 20 percent of Liberia’s land is formally registered.

The entity says it will work with the Liberia Land Authority to strengthen verification systems and ensure that land designated for NHA-affiliated projects is properly verified before development begins.

A key component is the National Deed Verification System, which uses standardized deeds with security features linked to the national land registry. 

Verification can be conducted through county land offices, licensed surveyors, and the courts.

The NHA also referenced recent judicial and land governance developments, including a court ruling that struck down a 931.4-acre land grab, as part of efforts to strengthen protection for legitimate land interests.

Simplifying Estate Development

The NHA also identified the complexity of Liberia’s estate development and permitting processes as a barrier for investors unfamiliar with local requirements.

To address this, the National Housing Authority is developing a plain-language, step-by-step estate development roadmap covering the process from land acquisition to occupancy permits, in coordination with the Liberia Land Authority.

The NHA is also working with the Ministry of Public Works to map the building permit process and provide clearer timelines for investors.

Environmental compliance, including an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit, will also form part of the guidance.

Improving Investment Predictability

The NHA presentation cited an average of 74 days and 22 procedures for obtaining a construction permit, highlighting the need for greater cost and time predictability.

To support investors, the Authority is proposing a Housing Investment Portal that would provide online access to services and information, including land verification, permit checklists, cost calculators, and directories of licensed professionals.

Through these measures, the NHA seeks to create a more transparent, predictable, and secure environment for Liberians in the diaspora and other investors interested in Liberia’s housing sector.

𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘐𝘯 𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘛𝘰 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘤 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘈 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘰 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘐𝘯 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢

𝗕𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗠. 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗲

There are Liberians doing extraordinary things around the world whose stories many of us simply do not know. One of them is my cousin, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗲, daughter of Janet Moore-Dalmeida and Alphonsus Dalmeida.

Carolyn is a 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆. Her journey has taken her through some of the most demanding levels of medical and surgical training in the United States.

She earned her medical degree from the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝘁𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲, completed her general surgery residency at 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲, and continued into highly specialized training at 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 and the 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿. Today, she practices with Penn Highlands Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery in Pennsylvania.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲

One achievement in Carolyn’s journey deserves special recognition. In 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟴, 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆.

Robotic surgery is one of the major advances in modern minimally invasive medicine. The surgeon remains fully in control while using highly sophisticated instruments that can allow certain complex procedures to be performed through much smaller incisions than traditional open surgery. For appropriate patients, that can mean smaller wounds, less postoperative pain and faster recovery.

For Carolyn, however, robotic surgery was only one part of a much larger professional journey.
She later completed advanced fellowship training in thoracic surgery at 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻, one of Harvard Medical School’s major teaching hospitals, where she also served as a 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆. She then completed additional fellowship training in 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿.

Cardiothoracic and thoracic surgeons work in some of the most delicate areas of the human body, treating complex conditions involving the 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁, 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗴𝘂𝘀, 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁. Carolyn’s current practice focuses on thoracic surgery and includes complex procedures such as lung resections, chest-wall surgery and other specialized operations.
Her accomplishments have also earned her another important professional distinction.
Carolyn was 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗻𝘀 — 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗦. For those who may not be familiar with the designation, Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons is awarded to surgeons who meet rigorous professional standards involving surgical training, competence, ethical practice and commitment to high-quality patient care.
It is recognition that carries considerable weight within the surgical profession.

𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗢𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱

As Carolyn’s medical career developed, one question continued to follow her:
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆?
That question eventually led her to establish the 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘂𝗺 — 𝗟𝗚𝗛𝗦𝗖, an organization designed to bring together healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, institutions, members of the Liberian diaspora and international partners around the goal of strengthening healthcare in Liberia.

What I particularly admire about Carolyn’s vision is that it goes beyond bringing doctors into Liberia for a few days, treating patients and returning home. Those missions have value and can save lives, but Carolyn is looking at the longer-term question: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳?

Her approach emphasizes training Liberian healthcare professionals, strengthening diagnostic services, improving surgical systems, sharing medical knowledge and developing long-term institutional partnerships.
Liberia needs doctors and equipment, but a functioning surgical system also needs trained nurses, anesthesia professionals, laboratories, diagnostic services, biomedical technicians, reliable equipment and continuing professional education.

That is the larger challenge LGHSC is attempting to address.
𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
And this is not simply an idea on paper.

In 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, Liberia’s Ministry of Health entered into a formal partnership with the Liberia Global Health & Surgery Consortium focused on strengthening surgical and diagnostic care, training, technical assistance and health-system capacity.

The work has also begun attracting support from established medical institutions. Through Duke University’s REMEDY program, medical and surgical supplies and protective equipment have been donated to LGHSC for use in Liberia.

The Consortium is also preparing for expanded activities in Liberia, including clinical training, surgical missions and partnerships involving Liberian healthcare institutions and professionals.

That shows that Carolyn is doing more than talking about change. She is helping build the relationships, resources and infrastructure needed to make that change possible.
𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲

There is something especially meaningful about a Liberian professional reaching this level in her field and then asking how that knowledge and opportunity can benefit Liberia.
Carolyn could have concentrated entirely on her medical career in the United States. Instead, she is using the experience, professional relationships and knowledge she has acquired to help create something larger.

Her achievement at Morehouse demonstrated what she could accomplish individually. Her surgical career demonstrates what years of training and discipline can produce. But the 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘂𝗺 represents something different: an effort to multiply the impact of that success.

If Liberian doctors and nurses receive additional training, if hospitals improve their diagnostic capabilities, if surgical teams obtain needed equipment, and if international medical institutions establish lasting partnerships with their Liberian counterparts, Carolyn’s impact can eventually reach patients she may never personally meet.

That, to me, is where her story becomes even more powerful.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴

The Liberia Global Health & Surgery Consortium is actively seeking support for efforts designed to strengthen surgical and diagnostic care in Liberia.
Its priorities include providing surgical instruments, improving diagnostic laboratory capacity and supporting advanced clinical training for healthcare professionals.

Support does not have to come only from physicians or large donors. Hospitals and healthcare institutions can develop partnerships. Medical professionals can contribute expertise. Companies can assist with equipment and technical support. Organizations can help with grants, and members of the Liberian diaspora can connect LGHSC with institutions and individuals who may be able to help.

Those interested in learning more, volunteering, partnering or contributing can reach the 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘂𝗺 through its official website:
𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗴𝗵𝘀𝗰.𝗼𝗿𝗴

The organization also lists its Liberia office at 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿, 𝗔𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗮, and can be contacted at: 𝗟𝗴𝗵𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗰@𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺
Financial contributions can be made through the official donation links provided on the LGHSC website.

𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴

This is one of the reasons I believe we need to do a better job of telling the stories of Liberians who are accomplishing extraordinary things around the world.

Dr. Carolyn Baindu Moore became the 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆. She continued through advanced thoracic and cardiothoracic training, became a 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗻𝘀, and built a career treating patients with complex surgical conditions.

Now she is using what she has learned, and the professional network she has developed, to help strengthen surgical and diagnostic care in Liberia.

There are young Liberians who need to see people like Carolyn and understand what is possible. There are Liberian professionals around the world who may learn about what she is building and decide that they, too, have something they can contribute. And there are many of us who may never enter an operating room but can still support those working to make Liberia stronger.

𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. 𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮.

She has already made history in her profession, and she is now working to ensure that some of what she has achieved reaches back home.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.

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Diaspora group says Liberians abroad must be valued for more than remittances

Monrovia – The Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA) has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. and his government to back their stated commitment to the diaspora with genuine inclusion, warning that new government-created diaspora initiatives must not bypass or replace independent institutions Liberians abroad have built over decades.

In an open statement issued in New York on September 17, 2026, as President Boakai and his delegation arrived for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, ULAA said the government’s diaspora outreach falls short if it treats Liberians abroad mainly as a source of money and skills while shutting out their critical voices.

“The Government speaks of ‘Mobilizing the Global Liberian Diaspora for National Transformation,'” the statement said. “But the diaspora cannot be valued primarily for its remittances, investments, professional expertise and development contributions while independent diaspora institutions and critical voices are given inadequate space in discussions about the direction of the Republic.”

‘ULAA remains relevant’

Under the banner “ULAA Remains Relevant,” the organization reminded the government that it has served as an organized and independent voice for Liberians in the Americas for more than half a century.

“New government-created diaspora initiatives should complement—not bypass, marginalize or replace—the independent institutions Liberians abroad have built and sustained,” the statement said.

The statement did not name any specific government initiative, but it comes amid the Boakai administration’s push to formalize diaspora engagement.

Beyond economics

ULAA argued that national development cannot be reduced to economics and must address what it called the difficult issues affecting Liberia’s stability and democratic future. It listed border and national security, illicit drugs and trafficking, justice and due process, and “concerns and allegations regarding selective prosecution and political persecution.” It also cited political polarization, governance, accountability, economic opportunity, youth development and national reconciliation.

“These are Liberian issues—and Liberians must have the freedom and space to speak about them,” the group declared.

Call for formal mechanism

The organization called for a “formal and sustained Government–ULAA consultative mechanism,” along with a broader framework that welcomes independent Liberian voices at home and across the global diaspora.

ULAA also drew a contrast between the President’s appearance on the world stage and his administration’s engagement at home. It said that as President Boakai addresses the international community at the UN, his government should show the same commitment to dialogue by listening to the diverse voices of the Liberian people.

“ULAA must have a seat at the table—but the table must be large enough for every Liberian voice,” the statement said. “National development cannot be the conversation of a selected few. It requires inclusion, accountability, open dialogue and the meaningful participation of the Liberian people.”

The statement closed with the slogan “One Liberia. Many Voices. A Shared Future.” It was signed by the ULAA National President, identified in the document as Hon. Mohammad MSG1 Keita.