By Konah Rufus
–Says Revenue Collection Not Simply Financial Victory But Public Trust
President Joseph Boakai has called for Liberia’s historic generation of more than US$1B (one billion United States dollars) in domestic revenue to produce concrete and measurable improvements in the lives of ordinary Liberians.
Addressing the nation Monday, September 14, 2026, President Joseph N Boakai said the record revenue collection is not simply a financial victory for his administration, but a public trust that places greater responsibility on government to deliver better services, stronger economic opportunities and improved living conditions for citizens.
President Boakai said Liberians who have contributed through taxes, duties, fees and other lawful payments now have every reason to expect results.
He stressed that every dollar collected must be used for the public good and must produce benefits that citizens can see and feel.
The President says market women and Liberian-owned businesses should expect greater access to affordable financing. He disclosed that government is considering setting aside part of the increased revenue through a dedicated special-purpose vehicle to finance local businesses, social programs and other critical sectors of the economy.
Beyond business support, President Boakai says citizens should expect stronger investment in education and healthcare.
He pointed to the need for renovated public schools, improved learning conditions, support for the University of Liberia, regular supplies of medicines and appropriate equipment for public hospitals. He also stressed that doctors, nurses, teachers and other public servants must be adequately supported at their duty stations.
President Boakai said increased domestic revenue has already enabled government to raise salaries for more than 23-thousand public service workers and officials, while more than 3,400 long-serving volunteer teachers and health workers have been placed on the national payroll. He said the resources are also being used to strengthen the fight against dangerous drugs, create opportunities for young Liberians and address the country’s poor road conditions.
But the President warned that crossing the one-billion-dollar mark cannot become a reason for government to relax. He said the achievement must usher in a new level of accountability, efficiency and delivery, with citizens expecting government to demonstrate where the money is going and what it is producing.
President Boakai says Liberia has proven that it can raise significant resources at home, and the next test is whether those resources can be transformed into better roads, stronger schools, functioning hospitals, decent jobs, stronger local businesses and improved livelihoods.
He says the aspirations of Liberians are greater than one billion dollars and has called for continued efforts to mobilize domestic resources while ensuring that every dollar collected is responsibly managed and ultimately serves the people.
