Capitol Hill, November 7, 2025: President Joseph N. Boakai is expected to submit Fiscal Year 2026 National Budget today at the National Legislature, following his request for an extension of the due date of submission.
Initially, the national budget was scheduled to be presented to the legislature by October 31, 2025. The Liberian Senate officially received the president’s request for an extension last week.
President Boakai, in his formal communication to the Senate, explained that the requested extension is necessary to allow for further consultations with key stakeholders and external partners.
The President emphasized that these additional discussions are vital to ensuring that the upcoming budget is credible, comprehensive, and realistic.
He further noted that the additional time would help align the budget with domestic fiscal requirements and with international best practices in public financial management.
After the President’s request was read in plenary, the Senate unanimously agreed to acknowledge and note the communication.
The legislative body expressed its understanding of the need for thorough preparation and welcomed commitment to a transparent and responsible budget process.
According to the revised schedule, President Boakai is now expected to submit the Draft National Budget to the Senate by today, Friday, November 7, 2025.
The Senate will continue to await the submission and looks forward to reviewing the budget proposal in detail. -Edited by Othello B. Garblah
