The Chairman of the Liberia Land Authority (LLA), Samuel F. Kpakio, is expected to launch the new National Deed Form on November 1, 2025, with a transition period concluding on December 1, 2025.
Speaking during the Ministry of Information regular press briefing on Thursday, October 23, 2025, Chairman Kpakio said the new form will be officially introduced to the public soon, disclosing that the LLA has developed and introduced several critical policy instruments.
According to him, the LLA has completed a comprehensive set of new regulations designed to strengthen its institutional framework and improve service delivery.
He emphasized that the authority remains fully committed to supporting the government’s ARREST Agenda, and that effective land governance is vital to peace, security, and economic growth across the country.
He highlighted operational guidelines, including Interim Guidelines for Temporary Occupancy Permits (formerly known as Squatters’ Rights); Interim Guidelines for Validating Tribal Certificates; Interim Guidelines for the Sale and Lease of Public Land; and A New Fee Regime for land-related services, incorporating applicable fines and charges.
The LLA Chairman said Accountability and Enforcement we are acutely aware of public concerns regarding unlawful land activities.
Meanwhile, the LLA has launched an investigation into allegations involving Blamah Wright, including illegal land transactions, land grabbing, and the use of threats or force against residents-particularly in the communities of Caldwell, Johnsonville, Louisiana, White Plains, King’s Farm, and surrounding areas.
Wright has submitted himself for investigation, which is currently on-going. The LLA disclosed that the public will be duly informed of the findings and any subsequent action taken by the authorities.
Kpakio thanked international partners for their continued support to Liberia’s land sector and highlighted the Government of Sweden’s Sustainable Land Services for Liberia (SLSL) Project, under which officers in four counties have received Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) training to manage land conflicts more effectively.
The project has also provided 12 motorbikes to land officers across six counties, enhanced the Land Administration System (LAS), and improved IT infrastructure with the installation of Starlink Internet in Grand Bassa, Margibi, and Bong counties.
Additionally, through support from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the LLA recently facilitated the handover of customary land deeds to 23 communities in Nimba, Grand Cape Mount, and Bomi Counties—a milestone in securing community land rights.
The LLA has also signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) with South Korean firms, ALLFORLAND and LIMETRIC, to develop the Liberia Land Information System (LIS)—a modern digital platform aimed at revolutionizing land administration and promoting transparency.
Chairman Kpakio disclosed that the LLA recently represented Liberia at the African Land Institutions Network (ALIN) Conference, held from October 14–16, 2025, in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The gathering brought together over 100 delegates from across Africa under the theme, “Strengthening Land Institutions for Inclusive Growth and Resilience”.
He noted that Liberia’s innovations and community-driven approaches to land governance, particularly those empowering women and youth, were showcased as a model for other African nations.