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Executive Mansion, Monrovia–In an effort to strengthen food security and combat hunger across the country, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has signed into law the National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) Act of 2020.
The legislation was officially approved on June 17, 2025, and printed and published by the authority of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The newly signed Act establishes the National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) as a statutory body with the responsibility to develop, implement, and coordinate national food assistance programs. The Agency will also work to enhance emergency food response mechanisms, support vulnerable populations, and partner with local and international institutions to address Liberia’s food insecurity challenges.
President Boakai described the law as a timely and critical instrument in his Administration’s broader agenda to promote social protection and reduce poverty. “This is a tangible step toward fulfilling our promise to ensure that no Liberian goes to bed hungry,” he noted, adding, “With the NFAA, we are institutionalizing a national commitment to protect the food rights of our citizens, especially those most in need.”
The NFAA will function under a Board of Directors and be headed by aa Director General appointed by the President with the consent of the Senate. The Agency will collaborate with relevant government ministries, non-governmental organizations, donor partners, and private sector actors to operationalize food assistance efforts across all fifteen counties.
The enactment of the NFAA Act signals a new era of structured and accountable food assistance delivery in Liberia. It aligns with international best practices and reinforces Liberia’s commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger.
The Boakai Administration remains committed to strengthening national systems and institutions to meet the pressing needs of the people and ensure inclusive development for all.
