President Joseph N. Boakai has recognized thirteen institutions of government for their excellent performance during the appraisal of his first performance contracts signed by appointees in October 2024 and March 2025, respectively.
Those thirteen institutions include the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Public Works, Liberia Agricultura Commodities Regulatory Authority, Jackson F. DOE Hospital, Minister of States for Presidential Affairs, Liberia Petroleum Refining Company, WASH Commission, Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission, Public Procurement and Concession Commission, Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, Liberia Airport Authority and Liberia Institute for Statistics and Geo-Information Services.
Speaking on Thursday, June 12, 2025, during the signing of the 2025 Performance Contracts, he explained that three institutions topped the performance scale, including the Liberia Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (LACRA), Jackson F. Doe Hospital, and the Ministry of National Defense.
The Liberian leader added that the signing of the 2025 (second batch) performance contracts is a pivotal step in the national commitment to accountability, transparency, and citizen-centered governance.
He said that through the Performance Management and Compliance System, the government is transitioning from promises to performance, from inputs to impact, and excuses to excellence.
“Today’s event comes with both reflection and recommitment. For the first time in our nation’s history, we have completed a full national performance management cycle across our public sector. The outcome of this process gives us cause for both celebration and reflection,” Boakai added.
Also, the Liberian leader applauded institutions that performed exceptionally, for their dedication, discipline, and leadership in meeting, and in some cases, exceeding the expectations outlined in last year’s performance targets.
He revealed that the targets included the development and publication of a Service Delivery Charter by each institution and the strengthening of internal systems to implement these charters.
“I want to make it clear, however, that moving forward, the standard will be higher. Institutions that do not engage meaningfully in future cycles will give account, consistent with the mechanisms built into the PMCS,” Boakai narrated.
He revealed that for the 2025 performance contracts cycle, institutions that did not comply will be placed under a Presidential Performance Improvement Plan (PPIP), providing targeted support, structured performance monitoring, and clear timelines for corrective action.
According to him, the government will also introduce a temporary travel moratorium for institutions with persistent non-compliance. He emphasized the importance of public servants delivering basic national obligations before representing Liberia abroad, noting that the moratorium will only be lifted upon documented evidence of improvement.
For his part, the Director General of the Cabinet, Nathaniel T. Kwabo, said that the Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS) is a flagship reform initiative of the Government of Liberia, designed to strengthen accountability, transparency, and citizen-centered service delivery across public institutions.
According to him, the launch in October 2024 under the leadership of the President aligned with the ARREST Agenda, adding that the PMCS provides a structured framework for Ministries, Agencies and Commissions (MACs), and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to set clear performance targets, deliver service to citizens, and report on progress.
