By Jamesetta D Williams
Monrovia-President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has proclaimed October 2026 as the Month of Good Governance, calling on government institutions, civil society organizations, the private sector, educational institutions and citizens to participate in activities aimed at strengthening governance and public accountability.
The proclamation was presented to the public Tuesday, September 22, during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing in Monrovia.
The presentation was led by officials of the Governance Commission, including Commissioner Matthew Bala Kollie and Executive Director Jallah C. Kesselly.
According to the proclamation, good governance is essential to national stability, sustainable development, and the protection of the rights and dignity of citizens.
The President said Liberia’s democratic development depends on strengthening public institutions, promoting ethical leadership, and advancing transparency, accountability, public participation and the rule of law.
The proclamation further states that October will serve as a period for national reflection, civic education and action aimed at strengthening Liberia’s governance systems.
During the month, government ministries, agencies and commissions are expected to cooperate with the Governance Commission in organizing activities that promote transparency and accountability.
The proclamation also calls for the active use of the Scientific Governance Barometer to support the compilation of the annual State of Governance and Integrity Report.
Another major activity will be the launch of the National Integrity Index, which the Governance Commission will undertake with other integrity institutions, including the General Auditing Commission and the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission.
The index is expected to assess and classify public institutions based on areas including ethical leadership, institutional efficiency and financial openness.
The proclamation also provides for the institutionalization of citizens’ scorecards, through town hall meetings, public dialogues and digital feedback mechanisms. These platforms are intended to allow citizens’ views to contribute to institutional evaluations.
Civil society organizations, educational institutions, the private sector and the media are also encouraged to participate in public awareness campaigns and policy dialogues.
The Governance Commission is expected to establish independent review panels drawn from these sectors to review and validate governance indicators before policy recommendations are submitted to the Executive.
The proclamation further calls on educational institutions, local government structures, traditional leadership councils and media houses across Liberia’s 15 counties to organize civic dialogues and community-oriented initiatives focusing on integrity and civic responsibility.
Individuals, institutions and communities that demonstrate notable commitment to good governance and public integrity may also be recognized through an Exemplary Governance Recognition and Awards program.
In the proclamation, President Boakai called on government ministries and agencies, educational institutions, traditional leadership councils, national and international organizations and other stakeholders to work with the Governance Commission to implement appropriate programs throughout October.
The President said the observance is intended to move Liberia beyond symbolic recognition of governance principles toward rigorous, evidence-based assessments of institutional performance and greater citizen engagement.
The Month of Good Governance will be observed throughout Liberia under the theme of “Governance and Integrity.”
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