25/07/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President Boakai Commits to Advancing Youth Agenda as Government Receives National Youth Manifesto Ahead of Liberiaβs 179th Independence
July 25, 2026
Buchanan, Grand Bassa County: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has reaffirmed his Administrationβs resolve to place young people at the center of Liberiaβs national development, assuring them that their ideas, aspirations, and recommendations will continue to inform government policies and programs.
Speaking at a Town Hall Meeting with young people at the Buchanan Fairgrounds on the eve of Liberiaβs 179th Independence Day celebrations, President Boakai received a comprehensive National Youth Manifesto presented by the Youth Advisory Council. He described the engagement as a significant step toward strengthening collaboration between Government and Liberiaβs youthful population.
The President said meaningful youth participation requires more than listening to concerns; it demands deliberate action to create opportunities that allow young Liberians to contribute meaningfully to national development. He noted that the establishment of the National Youth Council has broadened youth representation by creating a more inclusive platform through which youth organizations can engage Government and contribute to national decision-making.
President Boakai highlighted ongoing initiatives aimed at expanding opportunities for young people through improved education, technical and vocational training, youth empowerment programs, efforts to combat substance abuse, and policies designed to prepare Liberiaβs workforce for the demands of a rapidly evolving global economy. While acknowledging that Government cannot resolve every challenge at once, he emphasized its determination to build sustainable pathways for youth employment, innovation, and productivity.
The Liberian leader also underscored the importance of investment and industrial growth in generating jobs, pointing to increased private sector part
