The Ministry of Post and Telecommunication Friday Jan. 30 launched its new five-year strategic plan that would accelerate the country’s digital transformation and strengthening national control over critical technology systems, despite informing the presidency the plan has been executed.
The strategy was rolled out, four days after the President told lawmakers in his state of the nation address on Jan. 26 that the digital roadmap was already in existence.
“Through our digital initiative, we created a new ICT Strategic Action Plan to modernize the national telecom framework, and half of the government agencies have transitioned to a unified ICT system,” President Boakai said.
“By November 2025, 56 percent of these entities had installed fiber-optic networks, and 80 percent of their critical ICT infrastructure was secured with cybersecurity measures.”
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications’ Strategic Plan for 2025–2029, titled “Digital Liberia: Equity, Sovereignty and Innovation for a Connected Future,” outlines a coordinated push to build local digital capacity and reduce reliance on external infrastructure and platforms.
The strategy identifies eight priority focus areas, including expanding universal connectivity, promoting digital inclusion, introducing a national digital addressing system alongside postal reform, strengthening cybersecurity and data sovereignty, advancing e-governance, and supporting ICT-driven innovation. These focus areas are grouped under four broader strategic pillars designed to drive measurable progress while ensuring that digital development benefits communities across the country.
Speaking at the launch, Acting Chairperson of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Commissioner Patrick R. Honnah, said the plan offers timely direction as technology continues to reshape economies and public institutions worldwide. He stressed the need for Liberia to position itself proactively to remain competitive.
He also reaffirmed the LTA’s commitment to collaboration, noting that a more modern and effective Ministry will enhance regulation, attract investment, and deliver practical benefits to citizens.
Minister of Posts and Telecommunications Sekou M. Kromah described the strategy as action-oriented, emphasizing that it aligns with the ARREST Agenda and supports broader national priorities such as economic growth, job creation, digital inclusion, and improved public service delivery.
