Capitol Hill, Monrovia — In a bold move to secure Liberia’s long-term growth and stability, Montserrado County District #12 Representative Jerry K. Yogboh has introduced a groundbreaking proposal for the formulation and adoption of a 25-Year National Development Plan (2026–2051) — a framework aimed at transforming Liberia’s development trajectory beyond political transitions.
During Tuesday’s 5th Day Sitting of the Third and Final Quarter of the Second Session of the 55th Legislature, the Plenary of the House of Representatives overwhelmingly endorsed Rep. Yogboh’s communication, describing it as a visionary and strategic step toward national transformation.
The proposal has been forwarded to the Committees on Ways, Means and Finance; Good Governance; Judiciary; and Information, Culture and Tourism for thorough review and recommendation, after which it will be sent to the Liberian Senate for concurrence.
Rep. Yogboh’s initiative seeks to anchor Liberia’s national agenda on a unified long-term development blueprint that transcends electoral cycles, promotes policy continuity, and ensures that every administration contributes meaningfully to a shared vision of progress.
According to Rep. Yogboh, the 25-Year National Development Plan would:
1. Guarantee strategic continuity across successive governments, ensuring a sustained focus on Liberia’s core priorities.
2. Strengthen economic and social stability by aligning all national programs under a single, coherent vision.
3. Attract investor confidence and donor trust through a demonstrated commitment to long-term, transparent development.
4. Promote equitable growth and decentralization, empowering all 15 counties to actively participate in national progress.
5. Ensure environmental sustainability to protect Liberia’s natural resources and secure the future of coming generations.
6. Foster national unity and accountability by binding all political actors to a shared national agenda for prosperity.
Rep. Yogboh described the initiative as “a bold national compact for development,” emphasizing that Liberia can no longer afford short-term, fragmented policies that shift with every administration.
“This is not a plan for one government or one political party,” Rep. Yogboh asserted. “It is a generational blueprint for Liberia — one that ensures continuity, equity, and shared prosperity for all citizens. Our nation must think beyond five-year cycles and build for the next 25 years and beyond.”
He reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with his colleagues and relevant stakeholders to ensure that the proposal is passed into law and fully implemented.
If adopted, the 25-Year National Development Plan (2026–2051) would mark one of the most ambitious and transformative policy frameworks in Liberia’s post-war history — positioning the country for sustainable growth, inclusive governance, and long-term national renewal
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