President Boakai Signs Liberia National Tourism Act and Appoints Board Members

President Boakai Signs Liberia National Tourism Act and Appoints Board Members

August 15, 2025

Executive Mansion, Monrovia:-President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has officially signed into law the 2025 Liberia National Tourism Act, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to develop tourism as a major driver of economic growth and employment.

The Act establishes the Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) as the principal government agency responsible for promoting, encouraging, and regulating tourism in Liberia.

The Act, an amendment to Title 30 of the Public Authorities Law of the Liberian Codes of Law Revised, outlines the Authority’s mandate to:
• Foster tourism development as a key socioeconomic activity;
• Generate foreign currency and employment opportunities;
• Spread the benefits of tourism across both the public and private sectors;
• Serve as the regulatory agency for tourism in Liberia.

In accordance with Chapter 5, Section 5.1 of the Act, the President has appointed the following initial statutory and presidential board members to guide the transition and formal establishment of the Authority:

Board Members of the Liberia National Tourism Authority:
1. The Minister of Foreign Affairs – Statutory Member (or Deputy Minister as proxy)
2. The Minister of Justice – Statutory Member (or Deputy Minister as proxy)
3. The Minister of Internal Affairs – Statutory Member (or Deputy Minister as proxy)
4. Representative of the Liberia Chamber of Commerce – Statutory Member
5. The Minister of Information – Presidential Option Member
6. Mr. Christopher Hayes Onanuga – Presidential Special Envoy on Tourism

President Boakai emphasized that the establishment of the LNTA reflects the Government’s commitment to harnessing Liberia’s rich cultural and natural heritage to attract international tourists, stimulate local business growth, and create sustainable employment opportunities.

The Liberia National Tourism Authority will immediately begin its work to implement programs that promote Liberia as a competitive and vibrant tourism destination, while coordinating with stakeholders in both government and private sectors.