The Liberia National Commission on Arms (LiNCA) officially launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan on Thursday at the Corinna Hotel, signaling a major step toward consolidating peace and enhancing national security.
Chairman James Fromayan described the five-year plan as a critical intervention to address Liberia’s ongoing challenges with illicit weapon stockpiles, cross-border trafficking, and weak arms management systems.
“While Liberia has moved beyond its civil war legacy, the proliferation of small arms continues to fuel crime, conflict, and insecurity,” Chairman Fromayan said. “This strategic roadmap is designed to prevent, control, and ultimately eradicate illicit arms across our borders.”
The new framework is structured around seven thematic pillars, aligned with Pillar Three of the Government of Liberia’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development, which emphasizes security, accountability, and rule of law.
LiNCA plans to expand its operational capacity beyond Monrovia, enhancing nationwide monitoring and enforcement of arms regulations. The strategy also focuses on empowering staff and stakeholders to strengthen accountability mechanisms at all levels.
Chairman Fromayan expressed gratitude to President Joseph N. Boakai Sr., the Ministry of Finance, and international partners, including the United Nations, the European Union, and ECOWAS, for their continued support in arms control and security initiatives.
He reiterated LiNCA’s long-term vision of a peaceful Liberia free from armed-related violence. “Our goal is a society where security is guaranteed, and the threat of illicit arms is eliminated,” he said.
The launch ceremony was attended by high-level representatives from the Office of the National Security Advisor to the President, the Ministry of National Defense, and members of the House and Senate committees on defense, security, intelligence, and veterans affairs.
Also present were the Civil Service Agency, Acting Governance Commission Chairman, state security institutions, civil society organizations, the Ministry of Local Government, and the Liberia National Security Unit (LiNSU).
Members of the Fourth Estate were in attendance to cover the launch, reflecting the government’s commitment to transparency and public engagement in national security matters.
The strategic plan emphasizes multi-sectoral collaboration, integrating governmental agencies, civil society, and international partners to strengthen arms control measures across the country.
It also highlights the importance of policy enforcement, data-driven monitoring, and community engagement to prevent illicit arms circulation and reduce the risk of armed conflict.
Security analysts note that Liberia’s renewed focus on arms control is crucial for sustaining post-conflict stability and ensuring that small arms do not undermine peace and development gains.
LiNCA’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan represents a coordinated approach to arms management, aligning national security priorities with international best practices and regional standards in West Africa.
