By: Akoi M. Baysah, Jr.
The Center for National Documents and Records Agency (CNDRA), also known as the National Archives of Liberia, has successfully concluded a three-day technical assessment in Voinjama City, Lofa County, aimed at strengthening institutional relationships and evaluating the operations of its county facilities.
The assessment, which took place from January 7 to 9, 2026, was conducted to foster cordial working relationships with CNDRA staff, key stakeholders, and county authorities, while also obtaining firsthand information on the performance and challenges of the agency’s local operations.
The technical team was led by Mr. Gabriel N. Domah, Deputy Director General for Administration, and undertook several engagements to enhance service delivery under the government’s rescue mission.
As part of the exercise, the team presented essential office equipment to the CNDRA office at the Lofa County Service Center to improve staff productivity and efficiency.
During the assessment, the team also held discussions with employees and stakeholders to better understand prevailing challenges affecting the local office.
These engagements further revealed significant staffing constraints, which continue to impact the agency’s effectiveness at the county level.
On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the team paid a courtesy visit to the Superintendent of Lofa County, J. Lavala Massaquoi, where a constructive dialogue ensued. Discussions focused on opportunities for strengthened collaboration, particularly in addressing office space challenges and improving coordination with the Liberia Land Authority (LLA).
Superintendent Massaquoi expressed appreciation to the CNDRA administration for what he described as a timely intervention, especially the provision of office equipment to the local office.
He also commended CNDRA staff in Lofa County for their consistent attendance and dedication to duty.
During the engagement, the Superintendent disclosed that the building currently occupied by the Liberia Land Authority in Lofa County belongs to the CNDRA/National Archives of Liberia.
He subsequently recommended that CNDRA formally invite the LLA to a conference to initiate discussions regarding the occupied building and matters related to the registration of legal instruments, with the aim of reaching an amicable and administrative resolution.
The three-day assessment strengthened collaboration between CNDRA, county authorities, and stakeholders, and reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to improving records management and archival services across Liberia.
