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By: Domingo Dargbeh
Monrovia, Liberia – In a significant move toward enhancing land governance and promoting sustainable economic growth, the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) has announced the lifting of the moratorium on public land transactions that was imposed on February 3, 2025.
This decision comes as part of a broader initiative to streamline land administration processes and resolve land disputes across Liberia’s fifteen counties.
Speaking at the Signing Ceremony of the New Deed Form, on Thursday, July, 31 2025, the chairman of the Liberia Land Authority Samuel F. Kpakio stated that the moratorium was initially established to ensure the proper management of public land and to develop new guidelines that govern its use, management, sale, and lease.
The LLA remains the primary agency responsible for land regulation in Liberia, and the lifting of the moratorium signals a renewed commitment to transparency, accountability, and integrity in land transactions. “Today, we take a significant step towards transforming Liberia’s land sector,” said Chairman Kpakio.
“With the development of new guidelines and the introduction of a New Deed Form, we aim to ensure equitable access to land and enhance land tenure security for all Liberians.” The newly launched guidelines include provisions for Temporary Occupancy Permits, Interim regulations for validating Tribal Certificates, and updated protocols for the sale and lease of public land. These measures are designed to facilitate responsible land use and management while promoting social cohesion within communities.
Commissioner Kpakio emphasized the importance of formalizing customary lands and issuing statutory land deeds, which will empower customary communities and landholders to invest in sustainable economic development. “We believe that strong land governance is the foundation of successful land reform.
He However committed to protecting the rights of women and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in land ownership and management. The authority is dedicated to raising public awareness about land rights and responsibilities to ensure that all citizens understand their entitlements under the new regulations.
I therefore calling for support from partners and the national government to bolster Liberia’s land sector and safeguard peace and security within the nation. As Liberia moves forward with these transformative initiatives, the LLA remains committed to fostering an environment of unity and collaboration.
Also speaking at the Signing Ceremony on behave of the Head for the council of Commissioners Edward Lahai extolled the LLA for the initiative been untaken by the institution as he call on the Liberia Land Authority to consider the decentralization of the New Dee across the countries.
We do believe the local government should be consider in all the fifteen counties to avoid disgracement among local Leaders. he added.
