01/01/2025
New Yearβs Message by
His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr.
President of the Republic of Liberia
January 1, 2025
Fellow Liberians,
Residents Within Our Borders:
Happy New Year!
As we welcome 2025, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes to all of you, both at home and abroad.
This special occasion, marking the transition to a New Year, invites us not only to celebrate but, more importantly, to reflect on our journey together and renew our commitment to envisioning a brighter future for our beloved Liberia.
The year 2024 offered both triumphs and challenges. We join together in humble gratitude to the Almighty for His blessings and for guiding us through the past year.
Together, we have laid a foundation for a Liberia that emphasizes inclusivity, compassion, peace, and a collective pursuit of prosperity. I am deeply grateful for the resilience and unity you have all demonstrated in the face of adversity.
As we step into this New Year, I reassure you that my Administration remains steadfast in addressing the issues that matter most to us all. Our focus will be the implementation of our development plan: (ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development-AAID). Additionally, we will pay keen attention to:
1. Strengthening the economy: by creating job opportunities, supporting small businesses, and ensuring equitable resource distribution.
2. Enhancing education and healthcare: so that all Liberians can access quality services that empower them to thrive.
3. Promoting transparency and accountability: within government institutions to build trust and reinforce confidence in our leadership.
4. Fostering unity and reconciliation: across our nation, recognizing that our diversity is a strength and that progress is achieved when we work together.
I urge all public officials to serve with integrity and humility, prioritizing the needs of the Liberian people.
Together, we must confront complacency, eliminate corruption, and ensure that every decision r