By Patrick Teah, Jr.
Barclayville, Grand Kru County — The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has launched a nationwide inspection of its county offices aimed at improving the processing of Digital Resident Permits for foreign nationals residing in Liberia.
Deputy Commissioner General for Naturalization, Atty. N. Dickson R. Tamba Sr., told journalists in Grand Kru County on February 1, 2026, that the initiative follows a contract signed nearly four years ago for the production of Digital Resident Permits.
He explained that although the process was initially managed at the national level, LIS has begun decentralizing operations to address the increasing number of undocumented aliens across the country.
“The inspection is intended to ensure efficiency, transparency, and accountability in resident permit processing,” Atty. Tamba said.
He further added that immigration officers in Grand Kru County will be trained to capture biometric and personal data, enabling the government to better monitor and regulate the alien population while also enhancing revenue generation.
Atty. Tamba, amongst other things acknowledged that LIS continues to face logistical challenges in Grand Kru County, particularly in the areas of mobility and manpower.
He stated that despite these constraints, he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing the challenges and strengthening immigration services at the county level.
Meanwhile, Grand Kru County Superintendent Antoinette Wowlee Nimely commended LIS officers for their dedication amid limited resources and called on the national government to provide the necessary support to improve immigration operations in the county.
