NATIONAL NEWS
MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has declared that digital transformation is no longer optional but a national necessity, unveiling an ambitious agenda to modernize government services, expand innovation, and position Liberia as a competitive digital economy.
By: Trokon S. Wrepue – trokon1992seokin@gmail.com
Speaking Tuesday, July 21, at the Liberia Technology Summit 2026 held at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town under the theme, “Government Digital Transformation: Building a Smarter Liberia,” President Boakai said his administration is committed to using technology to improve governance, create economic opportunities, and provide more efficient public services to citizens across the country.
The President said the government’s digital transformation agenda is aimed at making public institutions more responsive, transparent and accessible while creating an enabling environment for innovation, entrepreneurship and investment.
According to him, embracing technology is essential to improving service delivery and ensuring Liberia remains competitive in an increasingly digital world.
As part of the government’s digital reform, President Boakai highlighted Executive Order No. 163, which established the Office of Technology, Digitalization and Innovation within the Office of the President.
He explained that the office will serve as the central coordinating authority for Liberia’s whole-of-government digital transformation, replacing fragmented systems and outdated processes with an integrated digital government capable of delivering efficient, transparent and citizen-centered services.
In a landmark announcement during the summit, President Boakai proclaimed July 21 of every year as National Technology Day, describing it as a recognition of the critical role technology and innovation play in Liberia’s development.
He said the annual observance will promote greater awareness of technological advancement and encourage broader participation in the country’s digital transformation agenda.
The Liberian leader emphasized that the government’s digital initiatives will simplify access to public services while making it easier for businesses to register, invest, pay taxes and comply with regulatory requirements.
Mr. Boakai added that expanded digital platforms would also create new opportunities for students, farmers, healthcare workers and other sectors by improving access to information, technology and essential government services.
President Boakai called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, the private sector, universities, innovators, investors, development partners and civil society organizations, stressing that Liberia’s digital transformation cannot be achieved by government alone.
The President urged all stakeholders to work together to build a resilient digital economy capable of driving sustainable national development.
Addressing young innovators, software developers, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts attending the summit, the President expressed confidence in Liberia’s growing pool of technology talent.
He pledged his administration’s continued support for an innovation ecosystem where locally developed technologies can thrive and compete internationally under the “Made in Liberia” brand.
President Boakai also reaffirmed his government’s commitment to investing in digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital literacy, improved internet connectivity and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, financial technology and digital public services.
He encouraged participants to use the Liberia Technology Summit as a platform to exchange ideas, forge strategic partnerships and develop practical solutions that will accelerate Liberia’s digital transformation and promote inclusive economic growth.
