[By O’Neill A.R. Philips]
Monrovia — The Food Authority of Liberia ( FAL) and stakeholders in the food and agro sector as well as consumers have had a one day rigorous review of its strategic plan 2026 – 2028 aimed at further refining the agency’s role and capacity.
The one day strategic plan review was held on November 25, 2025 at Corina Hotel in Sinkor.
FAL Director General, Precellia Cherue at the opening of the review process said the review of the institution strategic plan 2026 – 2028 is an opportunity for stakeholders to review the document, identify gaps and strengthen the activities of the FAL.
Madam Cherue said the revision process will help develop a strategic plan that advances food safety that enhances public health and supports national development.
” As we review this document before us, let identify gaps, and strengthen the activities so that together we can develop a strategy plan that advances food safety, enhances public health and supports development,” madam Cherue stated.
She urged that stakeholders’ perspective will ensure an inclusive, forward looking in the sector, and must be responsive to current and emerging challenges.
Director General Cherue called for collective reflection, constructive dialogue and alignment of shared vision.
Also, FAL Deputy Director General for Technical Services, Theophilus Ndorbor presented five key pillars of the strategic plan 2026 – 2028 and implementation framework.
Hon. Ndorbor said system strengthening, safety compliance, collaborative partnership, technical competence and institutional strengthening are the five strategic goals of the FAL.
He lead technical sessions of the revision process, coordinating and accepting stakeholders’ input.
The FAL strategic plan 2026 – 2028 revision workshop was intended gather stakeholders views, perspectives and insights into the document that further refine the draft document, and ensure alignment with food National food safety priorities, regulatory capacity and the ARREST agenda.
After the review process, the draft document will be considered for validation and official launch of the FAL strategy plan 2026 – 2028.
FAL was established under the Food Law of Liberia in 2017 and was enacted into an act of the Legislature in 2019 with the mandate to oversee food and feed safety and quality across the entire supply chain to protect Liberian consumers and ensure fair practices in the production and trade of food and agri – products.
The workshop brought together stakeholders in the sector including UNIDO, LMHRA,MOH, LACRA,LRA,MOJ,MICAT amongst others.
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