E-Mansion Charts 2026 Agenda

The Executive Mansion has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for 2026, emphasizing national unity, diaspora engagement, youth inclusion, and accelerated development, signaling a decisive shift from planning to implementation under President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.

Presidential Press Secretary Kula Fofana addressed journalists on Friday, January 9, outlining the administration’s priorities for the year and highlighting efforts to strengthen governance, expand economic opportunities, and rebrand Liberia’s image domestically and internationally.

“The President is fully committed to turning plans into action. This year is about delivering visible results that directly impact the lives of Liberians across the country and abroad,” Fofana told reporters.

A key feature of the 2026 agenda is deeper engagement with the Liberian diaspora. Fofana highlighted the Executive Mansion’s Office of Diaspora Affairs and the recent Annual Diaspora Return Program, which aims to convert emotional ties into strategic investment, skills transfer, and development partnerships.

“The goal is not only to welcome our diaspora home, but to empower them to build businesses, create jobs, and actively contribute to national development,” she explained.

The Press Secretary hinted at upcoming high-profile international engagements, reinforcing Liberia’s commitment to strengthening global partnerships and attracting foreign investment.

Youth development and inclusion remain central to the administration’s strategy. Fofana announced the selection of 20 young Liberians for the Executive Mansion Internship Program, noting that the initiative is designed to give youth hands-on experience in governance, communications, and county-level outreach.

“These interns will help tell Liberia’s story to the world, showcasing progress, opportunity, and hope,” she said, adding that some interns will be deployed to counties and line ministries to strengthen public engagement.

Fofana highlighted tangible progress in key sectors, including improved rice availability, restoration of water and electricity services, expanded public transportation, and ongoing infrastructure rehabilitation.

She described 2026 as “a year of implementation and visible results,” with intensified focus on delivering already funded programs.

She also addressed regional security and infrastructure development, pointing to strategic projects in Lofa County aimed at enhancing West African cooperation and stability.

On anti-corruption efforts, Fofana reiterated the administration’s support for independent institutions such as the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission and the General Auditing Commission, while emphasizing the need for specialized courts to accelerate justice and accountability.

“Suspensions and dismissals occur where necessary, but prosecution is the mandate of independent institutions,” she said.

Concluding the briefing, Fofana read excerpts from President Boakai’s New Year message, calling on Liberians to reject division, embrace tolerance, and work together for national progress.

“Liberia is greater than our differences,” the President’s message declared, urging all citizens including government officials, opposition leaders, youth, women, and diaspora Liberians to unite for a stronger, more prosperous nation.

As the press briefing concluded, the Executive Mansion projected optimism that 2026 will mark a turning point, with visible improvements in governance, service delivery, and citizen engagement, signaling a new chapter in Liberia’s journey toward inclusive development.