In a significant effort to support refugees and vulnerable populations in Liberia, the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), in collaboration with the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), has launched a biometric process to issue Resident Permits to 269 former Ivorian refugees who have successfully integrated into Liberian society.
This initiative is part of the implementation of Executive Order 144, issued by His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, on February 24, 2025.
The program began on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, with Hon. Joseph Boye Cooper, Deputy Executive Director for Operations at the LRRRC, and Hon. Elijah F. Rufus, Commissioner General of the LIS, warmly welcoming the former Ivorian refugees.
LIS staff successfully conducted the biometric registration for the first group of candidates during this initial enrollment.
The biometric process will take place in Montserrado, Nimba, Grand Gedeh, and Maryland counties, ensuring that all eligible former Ivorian refugees receive their Resident Permits.
With these permits, former integrated Ivorian refugees will gain access to essential social services, including education, healthcare, and housing.
Furthermore, the LRRRC will work with the National Identification Registry (NIR) to ensure that all Ivorian refugees are registered in the national identification database, facilitating their integration into Liberian society.
This initiative represents a crucial step in enhancing the welfare of refugees in Liberia, fostering inclusivity, and promoting their rights as integral members of our community. our community.
