LLA Deepens Reforms

By Jamesetta D Williams

MONROVIA-OCTOBER 24, 2025: The Chairperson of the Liberia Land Authority (LLA), Samuel F. Kpakio has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to transparent land governance, institutional reform, and the adoption of digital technology to tackle land-related challenges across Liberia.

Speaking Thursday at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT) regular press briefing, Mr. Kpakio outlined several new initiatives being implemented under his administration to improve service delivery, accountability, and community awareness within the land sector.

Chairperson Kpakio revealed that the LLA, through its Communication and Outreach Department, has rolled out a new nationwide awareness campaign aimed at educating citizens about land rights, ownership, and management processes.

According to him, the program targets rural communities, where misinformation and disputes over land are most common.

He said the LLA has already conducted training for journalists, civil society groups, and community leaders to enhance public understanding of the country’s land laws including women’s property rights and customary land tenure. “We are ensuring that all land-related laws, policies, and procedures are easily accessible to the public,” he emphasized.

“Our website and Facebook page are regularly updated to provide citizens with reliable and transparent information.”

Addressing transparency issues, Mr. Kpakio disclosed that the General Auditing Commission (GAC) is currently conducting a comprehensive audit of the Liberia Land Authority.

He explained that the audit began three months ago but experienced minor delays due to staffing limitations at the GAC. Despite the delay, the LLA Chairperson assured the public that the process will be completed soon and that the final findings will be made public.

“This audit demonstrates our commitment to openness and accountability in the management of national land resources,” he said. “The public deserves to know how their land institutions are being managed.”

In addressing the persistent issue of land disputes and double ownership, Mr. Kpakio announced that the Authority is now embracing modern cadastral technology to enhance land registration, mapping, and validation systems.

Through ongoing partnerships with technical experts from Sweden and South Korea, the LLA is developing a digital Land Information System (LIS) that will house ownership details for every parcel of land in Liberia.

“This system will automatically detect and reject duplicate registrations,” he explained, “thereby minimizing fraud, encroachment, and corruption in land administration.”

He emphasized that the digital transition will not only increase efficiency but also strengthen confidence among landowners and investors.

Since assuming leadership in February 2025, Hon. Kpakio and his team have pursued a series of reforms aimed at modernizing land management and aligning the LLA’s operations with the government’s ARREST Agenda focusing on Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law, Education, Sanitation, and Tourism.

He reiterated that the Liberia Land Authority is focused on ensuring tenure security, equitable access, and transparent land governance across all fifteen counties.

“We remain steadfast in our mission to build a land sector that promotes peace, justice, and sustainable development,” Mr. Kpakio concluded.