President Joseph Nyuma Boakai says the appointment of government officials will be based on competence and integrity, not party loyalty or personal ties. Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Bomi County, President Boakai stressed, “We can help people, but when it comes to service delivery, it has to be the right people.
He also warned that those recommending individuals for appointments will be held accountable for poor choices. The President also touched on sectors including roads, security, tourism, electricity, and the economy, among others. Boakai’s statement to his officials was candid and far-reaching, calling on government officials to deepen collaboration, uphold integrity, and accelerate delivery across all sectors as the year draws to a close.
Addressing ministers, agency heads, security authorities, and local leaders, President Boakai emphasized that nation-building requires the collective commitment of both the governing establishment and opposition actors, cautioning that Liberia cannot progress if public service is reduced to political combat rather than contribution. “Everything we do add to the making of the country. Even if we are in opposition, we should wonder if you came and you were not given a chance to do anything, and the next person comes and they do the same; would we have a country? We wouldn’t,” he said.
Speaking on key gains and sector updates, the Liberian leader outlined notable progress made during the year, including rising domestic rice production, which now covers nearly 15,000 hectares nationwide. He applauded sector leaders for providing verifiable data and urged ministries to maintain transparent reporting. On governance, Boakai reaffirms his administration’s hard line on corruption, referencing recent suspensions and resignations of tenure officials, calling for outstanding corruption cases and audits to be resolved without delay.
Security, he noted, has improved, but stressed vigilance against narcotics trafficking, urging drug enforcement officers to act professionally and avoid abusing their authority, highlighting the need for youth rehabilitation programs alongside enforcement. On economic stability and major achievements, President Boakai disclosed that the economy is stabilizing with accelerating growth. He underscored progress in tourism, including the establishment of a new Tourism Authority.
The President spotlighted expanding electricity access, including ongoing connections from ELWA Junction to Royesville. He acknowledged the Liberia Electricity Corporation’s recent performance, saying that more communities are beginning to feel the impact. Meanwhile, President Boakai proposed a new approach for large highway projects, splitting major corridors among multiple contractors to accelerate construction, especially given Liberia’s long rainy seasons.
He announced ambitious plans for a modern market complex at Omega, complete with medical facilities, banking services, a parking area, and adult literacy programs for women vendors. A partner, he said, has already begun initiating fundraising for the project. Boakai also revealed plans to relocate the Liberia National Fire Service from Ashmun Street to a more spacious and functional site.
The President praised the Armed Forces of Liberia for swiftly utilizing newly dedicated facilities in Calcutta and Santa Cruz, which have already decongested overcrowded barracks. He urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to fast-track delayed military equipment expected from Cameroon.
