The Liberia Land Authority (LLA) has introduced a new land deed form with
enhanced security features to curb illegal land sales and ensure lawful ownership.
Announced by LLA Chairman Samuel F. Kpakio on March 21, 2025, the
initiative aims to restore public trust in land governance.
With support from Swiss partners, LLA staff have been trained to verify land
deeds, a process that will be decentralized to county offices. Additionally, a
moratorium on public land transactions has been imposed in specific areas,
requiring all landholders to submit their agreements for verification by March 31,
2025.
Kpakio also announced reforms, including a land valuation system in
collaboration with the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), comprehensive audits
by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) and Internal Audit Agency (IAA),
and the creation of specialized land dispute resolution units. The Legal Division
will be strengthened to tackle fraudulent land transactions, and a Compliance Unit
will be formed to enforce legal land dealings.
Kpakio emphasized that these reforms represent not just change but a renewal of
Liberia’s land governance system, ensuring secure land rights and promoting
transparency.
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