As Liberia approaches its 178th Independence Day celebration, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is fast-tracking a wave of infrastructure and institutional projects, signaling a bold push to deliver on his Administration’s “ARREST” Agenda for national transformation.
Since launching the National Outreach for the establishment of Anti-Corruption and War Crimes Courts on July 19, President Boakai has presided over the dedication of more than eight major development projects across multiple sectors—ranging from education and healthcare to environmental protection and security services.
Key Projects Commissioned
Among the projects already dedicated are: The West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists Monrovia Study Center New Passport Offices in Bong and Grand Gedeh Counties, a Newly Constructed Senior Secondary School in Bong County,the Youth Entrepreneurship and Investment Bank (YEIB) and a youth honoring ceremony, the Renovated Bomi County Health Center. The new Headquarters and Laboratory of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), commissioned by Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung.
These projects, according to administration officials, underscore the Boakai government’s mission to decentralize services, improve public health and education, and engage Liberia’s growing youth population in economic empowerment.
Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah and Presidential Press Secretary Kula Fofana have been vocal in describing the flurry of dedications as evidence that President Boakai is delivering tangible change. “We did not waste our votes,” Fofana stated during a press briefing, asserting that the projects are symbols of a government committed to service and results.
Enhancing Firefighting and Public Safety
In a major step toward strengthening public safety, President Boakai on Tuesday, July 23, commissioned a new fleet of firefighting equipment for the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS). The formal ceremony took place on the grounds of the Executive Mansion in Monrovia and marked one of the most significant investments in Liberia’s fire safety infrastructure in decades.
Enhancing Firefighting and Public Safety
In a major step toward strengthening public safety, President Boakai on Tuesday, July 23, commissioned a new fleet of firefighting equipment for the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS). The formal ceremony took place on the grounds of the Executive Mansion in Monrovia and marked one of the most significant investments in Liberia’s fire safety infrastructure in decades.
The new assets include: 6 state-of-the-art fire trucks, three water trucks, two operational jeeps 10 motorcycles for rapid response and community outreach.
“These equipment will not sit in garages. They are tools of service—tools that represent our duty to protect every Liberian community from the devastating impact of fire outbreaks,” President Boakai said. “This Government is determined to build a Liberia where citizens feel safe, and institutions are empowered to deliver.”
Boakai stressed that the effort is part of a broader agenda to professionalize public institutions and safeguard lives and property across the country.
NFS Director G. Wasuwah Barvoul, Sr., welcomed the investment, calling it a “historic moment” for the Fire Service. “For too long, we’ve worked with limited resources. Today’s commissioning is not just about vehicles—it is about restoring confidence in our ability to protect this nation,” he stated.
Barvoul added that the equipment would be strategically deployed nationwide, especially to underserved and fire-prone areas, with trained personnel already prepared to operate the new fleet.
Balancing Praise and Criticism
While supporters of the Boakai Administration praise the surge in project rollouts as timely and people-focused, some critics maintain that deeper structural reforms, improved service delivery, and greater transparency are still needed. Concerns have also been raised over whether these developments will be sustained beyond symbolic dedications.
Nonetheless, the momentum is undeniable. With more projects expected to be unveiled before the July 26 Independence Day festivities, President Boakai is seeking to anchor his leadership legacy in service delivery and citizen trust.
For a country seeking renewal after decades of political instability, corruption, and underdevelopment, the Administration’s visible development push may mark a turning point.
As the nation celebrates its independence, the message from the Executive Mansion is clear: President Boakai wants to be seen not only as a statesman but also as a steward of Liberia’s progress.
