The Liberia National Commission on Arms (LiNCA) is making strides toward institutional reform under the leadership of Chairman James Fromayan. As part of his vision to transform the Commission, LiNCA has successfully completed a major renovation project, significantly improving its working environment.
“The condition of our main office was unbearable. The poor state of the building made it challenging for workers to operate in a comfortable and professional setting. Renovating the facility was not just about aesthetics but about setting the stage for a Liberia that can be taken seriously, particularly when compared to our international counterparts,” Fromayan explained.
He further disclosed that as part of the institution’s ongoing reforms, LiNCA has also undertaken renovations at its three regional offices to improve working conditions for employees across the country.
“Our regional offices may be small, but we have ensured that they provide adequate space for our staff to be effective and efficient,” Fromayan stated.
Since assuming leadership of LiNCA, James Fromayan has focused on strengthening the Commission’s operations. He officially took over from former Commissioner Thomas Kollie, Officer-In-Charge, and pledged to make the institution more effective.
During his induction ceremony, Fromayan outlined a vision for expanding LiNCA’s presence nationwide. “We will ensure that the Commission is national in character by establishing regional and county structures. Our goal is to create an effective registration and licensing regime for all holders of single-barrel hunting guns, in line with the Firearms and Ammunition Control Act,” he declared.
The renovation project has been welcomed by LiNCA employees, who say it has significantly improved their working conditions. One staff member expressed gratitude, stating, “We appreciate our boss for this renovation. At least it eases the burden of being squeezed and tightly bundled together while working.”
Meanwhile, Chairman Fromayan is set to represent Liberia at the Informal Preparatory Meeting to the Eleventh Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), scheduled for May 20â21, 2025, in Geneva. The ATT is the first legally binding international agreement negotiated within the United Nations to establish common standards for the global transfer of conventional weapons.
Fromayan reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that Liberia strengthens its arms control programs. “We are working tirelessly to implement programs that will position Liberia as a country with a more robust arms control framework,” he stated.
With LiNCA’s ongoing institutional reforms and international engagements, the Commission appears poised to play a more effective role in Liberia’s arms control and security sector governance.
