MONROVIA — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has submitted a bill to the House of Representatives aimed at amending and restating the National Road Fund Act of 2016. The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen transparency, accountability, and governance in managing the affairs of Liberia’s critical road sector.
In an effort to secure sustainable financing for the maintenance and expansion of the country’s road network, President Boakai wrote to the House of Representatives seeking the legislative body’s consideration and enactment of the bill, titled “An Act to Amend and Restate an Act to Establish the National Road Fund of Liberia.”
In the formal communication read in plenary on Thursday, the President informed lawmakers that the bill introduces necessary reforms to enhance the efficiency of the road user charging system, strengthen oversight mechanisms, and ensure an equitable distribution of funding. He noted that the amendment restates the National Road Fund Act of 2016 to ensure that the Fund continues to operate as an autonomous body corporate with perpetual succession, capable of mobilizing, managing, and allocating resources effectively.
The President emphasized that the legislation is of critical importance since Liberia’s road infrastructure serves as the backbone of trade, commerce, and social integration. He stated that an efficient system supports sustainable development by improving access to essential services and driving economic growth through better transport networks. Furthermore, the bill aims to ensure transparency in managing road user charges, promote fair resource distribution for road maintenance, and secure long-term sustainability through robust financial management.
President Boakai asserted that the bill ensures the Fund will operate in accordance with principles of economic efficiency and public accountability, thereby reinforcing public confidence in national infrastructure governance. He requested the Legislature to give the bill due consideration and passage into law, expressing confidence that its enactment will significantly advance Liberia’s infrastructure development agenda and contribute to national growth and integration for the benefit of the Liberian people.
Following the reading of the presidential communication, the House of Representatives forwarded the bill to the Committee on Public Works, which has been mandated to review the legislation and report back to the Plenary within two weeks.
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