07/10/2025
LRRRC Concludes Stakeholders Validation Workshop on Executive Order #144 Implementation Roadmap
By: Romeo USayee
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Monrovia, Liberia – July 10, 2025
The Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC) has concluded a day-long validation workshop aimed at finalizing a comprehensive strategic roadmap for the effective implementation of Executive Order #144, recently issued by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.
Held at the LRRRC head office in Monrovia, the workshop brought together key stakeholders including representatives from the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), Ministry of Justice (MOJ), Central Bank of Liberia, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), among others.
Speaking to the media, Hon. Joseph Boye Cooper, LRRRC’s Deputy Executive Director for Operations, said the workshop was organized to formally engage stakeholders on the draft roadmap for Executive Order #144. He noted that the Executive Order highlights Liberia’s commitment to ensuring the rights, protection, and inclusion of refugees within and outside the country.
“Executive Order #144 addresses the socio-economic rights and legal documentation of refugees in Liberia. It outlines Liberia’s responsibility under international law, including the 1951 Refugee Convention, to provide protection and access to essential services for all refugees,” Hon. Cooper said.
He added that under the Executive Order, all qualified refugees will be issued identification cards, free of charge, granting them the right to access education, healthcare, employment, and other essential services. “This civil documentation will empower refugees to fully participate in the economic and social life of their host communities,” he emphasized.
Hon. Cooper also praised the Central Bank of Liberia for its role in facilitating financial inclusion for refugees and acknowledged the strong collaboration among stakeholders. “Liberia has maintained a positive working relationship with other countries on refugee matters. This roadmap strengthens our commitment to the global refugee protection framework,” he said.
The Executive Order #144, signed by President Boakai, underscores the government's dedication to upholding the rights and dignity of refugees, while promoting sustainable reintegration and resettlement initiatives. The validated roadmap is expected to guide the full-scale implementation of the order.
