MONROVIA, Liberia — The Government of Liberia has taken a major step toward modernizing the country’s infrastructure and public service delivery with the launch of a nationwide technical training program for more than 400 enumerators who will support the implementation of the National Digital Postal Address System (NDPAS).
The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MoPT), began in Montserrado County and is expected to serve as the foundation for one of Liberia’s most significant digital transformation projects in recent years.
The training program is designed to prepare enumerators for large-scale address data collection, digital mapping, property identification, and geo-referencing activities across all 15 counties. Once completed, the project is expected to provide homes, businesses, institutions, and public facilities with unique digital addresses, improving location identification and access to essential services nationwide.
Speaking at the opening of the training, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Hon. Sekou M. Kromah, described the National Digital Postal Address System as a transformative national initiative that will reshape how citizens, businesses, and government institutions interact.
According to Minister Kromah, the absence of a reliable addressing system has long posed challenges for service delivery, emergency response, business operations, and national planning. He noted that the new digital framework will help address these challenges while supporting Liberia’s broader digital economy ambitions.
“The successful implementation of the National Digital Postal Address System will significantly improve the way citizens, businesses, and government institutions access services and connect with one another,” Minister Kromah said. “A modern digital addressing system is essential for national development and for positioning Liberia within the global digital landscape.”
The Minister emphasized that training more than 400 young Liberians demonstrates the government’s commitment to building local expertise and ensuring that citizens play a central role in executing the project.
Participants in the week-long training are receiving instruction in digital mapping technologies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), mobile data collection tools, quality assurance procedures, address verification techniques, and field data management. The program also includes practical exercises aimed at preparing trainees for deployment across the country.
Officials say Montserrado County was selected as the starting point because of its large population and strategic importance. Following the completion of the training, enumerators will begin field operations in Montserrado before expanding activities to the remaining counties.
Beyond improving postal services, the National Digital Postal Address System is expected to enhance emergency response efforts, strengthen governance, support urban planning, facilitate e-commerce growth, attract investment, and improve the overall delivery of public services.
The Ministry has called on citizens, community leaders, local authorities, and stakeholders to cooperate with enumerators during the implementation process, stressing that public participation will be critical to the project’s success.
As Liberia continues its push toward digital modernization, government officials believe the nationwide address system will become a key pillar of national development, helping create a more connected, efficient, and accessible society for all Liberians.
