By Kruah Thompson
MONROVIA, January 22, 2026: The Nationwide Housing Authority (NHA) has revealed that, as a part of the Particular Presidential Mission, it’s buying and getting ready land for the development of 600 housing items in six pilot counties.
The initiative goals to enhance housing and dwelling requirements for Liberians, significantly the greater than 70 p.c of its inhabitants that at the moment lives in slum situations.
Making the disclosure on Thursday, January 22, 2026, NHA Managing Director Florence Geebae mentioned the six counties embrace Bassa, Bomi, Bong, Lofa, Nimba, and Montserrado, respectively.
In accordance with her, the transfer goals to concentrate on setting up inexpensive housing items for low and middle-income earners, together with civil servants.
She added that every housing unit is anticipated to accommodate a mean family of 4.4 individuals, straight bettering the dwelling situations of almost 2,640 Liberians.
She famous that Liberia faces an pressing housing deficit, with over 500,000 city dwellings wanted by 2030 to deal with overcrowding and exchange broken items.
“Urbanization has elevated from 47 p.c in 2008 to 54.5 p.c in 2022, worsening slum proliferation and social inequality.” She mentioned.
Past offering shelter, she added that the initiative is anticipated to generate roughly 3,000 oblique jobs, benefiting native suppliers, transport staff, and repair suppliers.
“The undertaking varieties a part of a broader effort to improve slums, enhance entry to primary providers, and promote social inclusion.” She mentioned, “The housing disaster in Liberia is extreme, with many voters dwelling in devastating situations.”
“Our packages purpose to supply protected, ample, and inexpensive housing whereas additionally creating financial alternatives for communities.”
Nevertheless, she claims that the NHA can also be pursuing legislative reforms, together with the institution of a Nationwide Housing Belief Fund, and partnering with non-public buyers to make sure sustainable housing improvement throughout Liberia.
In the meantime, Geebae mentioned the Public Personal Partnerships (PPP) have submitted designs, and monetary proposals are being processed in preparation for contract finalization within the coming days.
