In a significant move to combat corruption and promote transparency through technological innovation, Alkebuleum Blockchain on Saturday officially launched its first Anti-Corruption Technology Program at the Liberian Learning Center in Paynesville City.
The landmark event brought together a cross-section of Liberian professionals, students, technologists, civil society actors, and government representatives, all of whom expressed high hopes for how blockchain technology can play a vital role in building a more accountable public sector in Liberia and across Africa.
The program, the first of its kind in the country, seeks to harness the power of blockchain’s transparent, tamper-proof ledger system to combat corruption, enhance transparency in governance, and empower citizens to monitor public service delivery and financial transactions.
Keynote Address from Alkebuleum Leadership
Delivering the keynote address, Mr. Ernesto Herbert, one of the founders of Alkebuleum Blockchain in Liberia and West Africa, said the program is more than a tech initiative-it’s a revolution in how citizens engage with governance.
“This is not just a program; it’s a movement for change,” Mr. Herbert declared. “Our goal is to provide Liberian youth, innovators, and institutions with tools that will make corruption not only difficult but almost impossible.”
He noted that Liberia was selected as the pilot country because of its youthful population and its ongoing fight against systemic corruption.
“We believe Liberia, with its growing tech community, is ripe for innovation-driven reform,” he added.
Support from the Education Sector
Madam Victoria Wollie, Principal of the Nyenoweh Eston Preparatory School, described the program as a potential game-changer in the monitoring and management of government resources.
“Blockchain will help us hold public institutions more accountable. It’s time we move from talking about corruption to actually preventing it,” she said.
She meanwhile called on the Government of Liberia and private institutions to embrace this technology as a tool to help transform Liberia from a corruption-plagued nation to a corruption-free society.
Government Agencies Show Interest
Mr. James Kingsley, the Executive Director and program Manager for Education & Prevention of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), welcomed the initiative and called for ongoing collaboration between tech innovators and government institutions.
“We’re interested in any solution that helps close the gaps in our systems. Blockchain offers exactly that kind of innovation,” Mr. Kingsley noted.
In a notable development,Liberia Land Authority Representatives
J. Saa Johnny Executive Assistant also expressed strong interest in using blockchain technology to address land ownership disputes and fraudulent claims.
“This technology could be key in resolving long-standing land conflicts, verifying ownership, and digitizing land records to prevent double sales and illegal claims,” the representative said.
He emphasized that land disputes have historically been a major source of tension and instability in Liberia and commended Alkebuleum for offering a transparent path forward.
Youth and Civic Engagement
The Liberian Learning Center, known for promoting digital and civic education, hosted the event. Representing the student community, Mr. Jackson Kollie praised the initiative for aligning with the center’s mission of preparing youth for civic responsibility in the digital age.
“Young people must be trained to use technology as a tool for social justice. This program does just that,” he said.
Participants were given access to free training materials and Alkebuleum’s online blockchain learning modules. Organizers also announced plans to launch a National Youth Hackathon Against Corruption later this year.
Vision for National Impact
In closing, Mr. Herbert and the Alkebuleum team pledged to partner with local NGOs, tech hubs, universities, and government bodies to scale the program across all 15 counties of Liberia.
Discussions are underway to integrate blockchain awareness into civic education curricula to ensure sustainability and national reach.
As Liberia continues its long-standing quest for good governance, the introduction of blockchain technology may signal the start of a new chapter-one where accountability is automatic, and corruption is traceable and preventable by design.
