MONROVIA, LIBERIA-President Joseph Boakai has vowed never to use state resources for personal gain.

President Boakai’s statement comes in reaction to recent media reports alleging that he is building a private home in Foya District, Lofa County.

On the Super Morning Show on Friday, the Liberian Leader clarified that the project is intended to serve as a peace hub for the four Mano River Union member states.

He said it is important for Liberia, as a nation with a long history of conflict resolution, to build such a hub for peacebuilding in the MRU region.

President Boakai disclosed that the construction of the regional peace hub in Foya, Lofa County, is being financed by Liberia, Sierra Leone, the  Ivory Coast, and Guinea.

At the same time, President Boakia has projected massive progress for 2026, especially in road infrastructure and youth empowerment.

President Boakai said,” The construction of roads from St. Paul Bridge to Tubmanburg remains a cardinal project under the government’s agenda for the coming year”.

He said,” The Government stands prepared to construct one hundred Elementary schools in the Country, as well as diagnostic centers”.

The Liberian leader emphasized that, for too long, several citizens have died as a result of the late diagnosis of a critical health condition, noting that the center will minimize the crisis.

For youth empowerment, the President said, the government will bring into the Country the ECOWAS youth program, a pathway to have a Liberian as a judge on the ECOWAS court.

 He further said,” The government is targeting improvements in the cost of living”.

President Boakai told ELBC on Friday, December 19, 2025, that efforts are underway to raise salaries in both the public and private sectors, to set a better standard of living for Liberians.

The Liberian Leader noted that the future of Liberia depends on trust and integrity, adding that his government is determined to prevent unscrupulous individuals from depriving future generations of national resources.

The President also underscored national reconciliation and economic recovery as priorities of his administration over the next two years.

The Liberian Chief Executive then vowed to ensure the establishment of a reconciliatory committee to address the wounds from the country’s past.

At the same time, President Joseph Boakai says, the government is not taking the issue of drugs lightly.

President Boakai said,” The fight against drugs will be successful, due to the involvement of more young people in the fight to eradicate the menace”.

He thanked the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for its rigorous efforts by clamping down on drug traffickers across the Country.

The Liberian leader also pledged his administration’s relentless support to the LDEA until the menace is minimized.

In another development, President Boakai has stressed the importance of embracing digital finance as a key driver of inclusive growth, transparency, and national development.

President Boakai said,” Digital payments enable the government and private sector projects to commence more efficiently, improve accountability, and create opportunities for entrepreneurs”.

He said digital finance helps guarantee equal economic opportunities for citizens, regardless of their location, while ensuring secure, affordable, and instant financial transactions.

The Liberian Chief Executive highlighted the role of digital payments in fostering innovation, reducing transaction risks, and positioning Liberia as a competitive player in the global economy.

The President called for stronger collaboration among Liberians to ensure that development initiatives benefit citizens across all regions.

 He assured Liberians that his administration will prioritize garbage removal and establish a recycling plant before the end of 2026.

The action is part of a broader effort to address the country’s growing waste management problem.

The Liberian Leader emphasized that improper waste disposal poses serious environmental and public health risks, particularly in urban communities.

President Boakai said,” The planned recycling plant will help reduce plastic pollution, create jobs, and promote a cleaner and healthier environment”.

He also disclosed plans to relocate the Wein Town Garbage Site, which has long been a concern for residents due to its proximity to communities and the associated health hazards.

President Boakai then called on citizens to cooperate with the government’s efforts by adopting responsible waste disposal practices, adding that maintaining cleanliness is a shared responsibility.

Additionally, the government has reiterated its commitment to creating employment opportunities for young people, as part of efforts to address rising youth unemployment across the country.

President Joseph Boakai said,” Plans are underway to construct several vocational institutions, to equip young people with practical skills for the job market”.

He noted that many youths remain unemployed due to lingering effects of the civil war, stressing that rehabilitation and skills training must be directly linked to available jobs.

President Boakai emphasized that preparing young people for employment is critical to maintaining a professional and productive workforce.

Meanwhile, the Liberian Leader said,” All concession agreements must be properly scrutinized and strictly comply with the country’s laws and conditions”.

President Boakai also described the influx of undocumented Burkinabe in Grand Gedeh County and other parts of the country as worrisome, highlighting security risks.

To address the situation, President Boakai said,” A high-level security team from the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has been deployed to the areas to monitor and report to the requisite authorities”.

Initial findings have accused some Burkinabe nationals of destroying forests and designated tourist sites for farming, and other agriculture-related activities in the affected counties.

Appearing as Special Guest on the “Super Morning Show”, Friday, President Boakai said,” Government remains supportive of ECOWAS free border movement, but urged those coming in to follow the legal process.

More than sixty thousand undocumented Burkinabes are reported to be residing in the southeastern part of the Country.

By: Administrator