Monrovia-Liberia November 4, 2026.
Stakeholders in Liberia’s mining and railway sectors have validated the Draft Liberia National Railway Authority Act of 2026, in a move aimed at establishing a national institution to regulate multi-user access to the country’s railway infrastructure.
The proposed legislation is expected to promote transparency, accountability and fair access to railway facilities.
For his part, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Law Reform Commission, Cllr. Bonor Varmah, stressed the importance of developing legislation that provides meaningful protection for all stakeholders and safeguards the national interest.
He assured participants of the Commission’s continued legal and technical support throughout the process.
The validation exercise also featured technical presentations and plenary discussions, during which stakeholders reviewed provisions of the draft legislation and agreed on proposed amendments.
Representatives of the United States Embassy, ArcelorMittal Liberia, Ivanhoe Atlantic and the Ministry of Transport also delivered remarks.
Following the validation, the proposed legislation will undergo further processing before being submitted to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for onward transmission to the National Legislature.
Once enacted, the Liberia National Railway Authority Act of 2026 is expected to establish a regulatory institution responsible for overseeing multi-user access to the country’s railway infrastructure.
The initiative is intended to strengthen accountability, promote fair competition and support the sustainable development of Liberia’s railway and mining sectors.
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