President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called for coordinated investment in Liberia’s infrastructure, including digital systems, during the opening of the Liberia National Infrastructure Conference on January 19 in Gompa City.
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications said in a statement Tuesday that the president’s remarks underlined the need to shift from short-term fixes toward integrated, technology-driven infrastructure that supports equitable development and national cohesion.
The ministry, which participated in the conference, reaffirmed its commitment to expanding telecommunications access as part of the country’s post-conflict reconstruction agenda.
It cited unreliable networks, poor broadband coverage and limited digital inclusion as constraints on economic growth, education and governance.
President Boakai’s keynote drew attention to persistent infrastructure gaps across electricity, water and public buildings, linking them to broader economic stagnation.
He stressed the role of resilient, standards-based infrastructure in stimulating employment and enterprise.
Referencing former U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s observation on how infrastructure drives national wealth, Boakai framed Liberia’s development as dependent on functional public systems, including digital networks.
The National Infrastructure Conference aligns with Liberia’s ARREST Agenda, the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
It marks a coordinated step toward addressing years of asset deterioration following civil conflict.
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications said it will prioritize investments in broadband expansion, postal modernization and climate-resilient networks to support national recovery.
The ministry described telecommunications infrastructure as a critical platform for opportunity and productivity.
“The Ministry stands ready to contribute to a cohesive, open society through enhanced telecommunications infrastructure that empowers all Liberians,” said Nathon S. Bearngar, head of communications.
President Boakai’s administration has signaled that infrastructure reform will remain central to Liberia’s recovery and long-term development strategy.
