Liberia: Ngafuan Reaffirms Govt's Commitment to AFL

Liberia: Ngafuan Reaffirms Govt's Commitment to AFL

Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has reaffirmed the Government of Liberia's commitment to strengthening the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), citing increased budgetary support, improved welfare, and renewed professionalism as reasons for the support.

Gov’t to Increase AFL Budget Annually – Ngafuan - Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

By: Naneka Hoffman The Liberian Government has increased the Ministry of National Defense’s budgetary allotment in the 2026 approved national budget to US$20.7 million, with US$18.3 million specifically allocated to the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL). Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Ngafuan, disclosed that more than US$12.7 million of the allocation will be used to cover salaries for military personnel. Minister Ngafuan di…