President Boakai Signs National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) Act to Combat Hunger

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President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has signed into law the National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) Act of 2020, a legislation aimed at strengthening food security and reducing hunger across Liberia. The newly signed Act establishes the National Food Assistance Agency as a statutory body responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating national food assistance programs. The Agency will work to enhance emergency food response mechanisms, support vulnerable populations, and partner with local and international institutions to address Liberia's food insecurity challenges. This legislation is a key step in the Boakai Administration's broader agenda to promote social protection and reduce poverty.

Key Takeaways:

  • The National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) will be established as a statutory body to develop, implement, and coordinate national food assistance programs.
  • The Agency will work to enhance emergency food response mechanisms, support vulnerable populations, and partner with local and international institutions to address Liberia's food insecurity challenges.
  • The NFAA will function under a Board of Directors and be headed by a 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, aligning with international best practices and reinforcing 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.

Statistics:

  • 15 counties will benefit from the operationalization of food assistance efforts through the National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA).
  • The NFAA will partner with non-governmental organizations, donor partners, and private sector actors to deliver food assistance efforts.
  • The Legislature officially approved the NFAA Act on June 17, 2025.
  • The newly signed Act establishes the National Food Assistance Agency (NFAA) as a statutory body to address Liberia's food insecurity challenges.

Sources:

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  • The NFAA Act of 2020.
  • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs.