By: Emmanuel Clever Jipoh
Ganta, Nimba County—February 13, 2026: The Liberia Land Authority (LLA) has formally commenced its 2026 Senior Administration and Technical Retreat in Ganta, Nimba County, setting the stage for renewed institutional focus and accelerated land governance reforms.
In his keynote deal with, Mr. Samuel F. Kpakio, Chairman of the LLA Board, highlighted the significance of the retreat as a well timed platform to advance the Authority’s mandate underneath the federal government’s Arrest Agenda for Inclusive Growth (AAID).
“Our presence right here over the following three days indicators a shared dedication to our values, our goals, and the mission of the Liberia Land Authority,” Chairman Kpakio remarked. “Our mandate is foundational not solely to orderly improvement but in addition to peace, justice, financial progress, and social cohesion.”
Chairman Kpakio confused that sustained authorities funding is significant to the Authority’s long-term success. He applauded the Sustainable Land Programs for Liberia (SLSL) Undertaking for supporting the retreat and acknowledged the numerous contributions of improvement companions to LLA’s institutional capability and reform efforts.
Nonetheless, he famous that elevated authorities funding is important for the Authority to completely ship on its mandate, notably amid monetary constraints, personnel shortages, and ongoing reliance on donor funding.
“Land isn’t just an asset; it’s identification, livelihood, heritage, and alternative. How we govern land immediately will form Liberia’s improvement trajectory for generations to return,” Kpakio added, assuring attendees of the board’s continued oversight and strategic path.
LLA Undertaking Director Madam Daniela Grey-Johnson described the retreat as a chance for sincere reflection, strengthened oversight, and renewed institutional drive.
The opening day featured a ceremony, a presentation by Government Director Mr. Stanley Toe, and classes on institutional reminiscence and departmental updates from Mr. Sylvester Bundoo, Director of Land Administration, and Mr. Tom-Wesley Korkpor, Director of Land Use and Administration.
Native authorities, represented by Mr. Africanus Dolo from the Workplace of the Metropolis Mayor of Ganta, lauded the LLA for introducing a brand new deed system to boost land administration in Liberia and known as for decisive motion on land disputes.
The retreat is predicted to conclude with concrete resolutions and actionable factors that may information the LLA’s operations all through 2026 and past, because the Authority works to strengthen land governance and promote sustainable improvement throughout Liberia.
