Monrovia, Liberia – Amid public’s concern over delays of the 600 housing units throughout Liberia, the Managing Director of the National Housing Authority (NHA) Florence K. Geegbae, has provided an update on the project’s progress and reiterated the government’s commitment to delivering the housing units.
Addressing the Ministry of Information press briefing in Monrovia on Tuesday, Geegbae informed the public that the program is moving through crucial preparatory phases and hasn’t been shelved as some stories have claimed.
Madam Geegbae narated that the project is expected to take place in six(6) counties; Montserrado, Grand Bassa, Bomi, Bong, Nimba, and Lofa to benefit from the housing program explaining that the project’s goal is to improve living conditions for low- and middle-class households while addressing Liberia’s long-standing housing shortage.
Geegbae claims that the program is a crucial part of President Joseph Boakai’s development strategy, which places a high priority on expanding basic social infrastructure, reducing slum communities, and providing access to affordable housing.
She clarified that, though there has been a lot of public anticipation since the project’s introduction, the housing construction is a systematic process that needs time, planning, and technical evaluations before actual development can start emphasizing that major strides have already been achieved in locating and obtaining land for the project, with the central government and local authorities in the beneficiary counties collaborating closely to speed up the process. “These assessments are essential because they determine how the structures will be designed and built. We must understand the terrain, soil composition, and environmental conditions to ensure that the houses are durable, safe, and sustainable for the families who will occupy them.”
“We have moved beyond the conceptual stage and are now firmly within the preparatory phase. Lands have been identified and secured in collaboration with county authorities, and we are ensuring that every step taken meets the required technical and legal standards before construction begins,” she said.
Additionally, she stated that public awareness materials and billboards have been produced, with an initial prototype already finished for Grand Bassa County, indicating the government’s intention to maintain visibility and transparency throughout the project.
Geegbae went on to describe continuing administrative procedures, such as financial assessments and internal permissions. Geegbae said, while attempts are being made to involve the Inter-Ministerial Concessions Committee in reviewing and validating the project’s financial plan, the NHA Board has already approved important choices.
A comprehensive two-phase implementation plan has been created, she continued, and it has been sent to the Ministry of State for submission to the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning for additional review and alignment with national budgetary goals.
She considered the NHA’s overall change, Geegbae admitted that the organization had significant operational difficulties before her leadership, however, substantial effort has been made to restore functionality and rebuild its capacity.
“We inherited an institution that lacked basic operational systems, but we have taken deliberate steps to reposition it. Today, we are improving administrative structures, strengthening communication, and building the institutional foundation required to deliver on our mandate,” she stated.
Geegbae also revealed that the Authority has started working to reclaim government properties that had been abandoned in different regions of the nation, emphasizing the need to safeguard and efficiently use such assets.
According to her, assessment visits have already been carried out in the counties of Nimba and Lofa, and more inspections are scheduled for Grand Gedeh and Grand Kru, where prior housing projects will be assessed for potential completion or repair.
The government is still completely committed to delivering the 600 housing units, the NHA Managing Director stressed, asking everyone to be patient while the required preparations are carried out.
