Monrovia – Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon is urging the Government of Liberia to urgently resume the registration, renewal and issuance of National Identification Cards, warning that the prolonged suspension is creating difficulties for citizens and affecting access to banking and other economic opportunities.
Dillon said the government suspended the National ID services on June 23, 2025, and has yet to fully restore the services, leaving citizens who depend on valid identification facing challenges in accessing various public and financial services.
According to the senator, the suspension has particularly affected Liberians seeking loans and other financial opportunities, as well as those attempting to conduct banking transactions and access services that require valid national identification.
Dillon called on the Executive Branch, particularly President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, to intervene and ensure that citizens are not unnecessarily denied access to services because of the continued unavailability of National ID services.
The senator said he first raised the issue through legislative oversight in July 2025, before the National Legislature’s recent quarterly break.
He has now urged lawmakers to intensify their oversight of the Executive Branch and press relevant government institutions to resolve the matter.
Using a strong political expression, Dillon encouraged lawmakers to remain “fire on the tortoise’s back” of the Executive until concrete action is taken to restore the services.
He argued that legislative oversight should go beyond identifying government failures and should also ensure that agencies take corrective measures on issues directly affecting citizens.
Dillon further warned that the prolonged suspension could have wider economic consequences as banks, financial institutions and other service providers increasingly rely on official identification to process transactions and provide services.
He said citizens who require National ID Cards for loan applications, banking transactions and other financial activities could continue to encounter unnecessary barriers if the suspension persists.
The senator also argued that the government could be losing potential revenue and other economic benefits associated with an effective national identification system.
Dillon maintained that access to national identification is essential for citizens seeking to participate fully in the formal economy and access government, financial and other essential services.
He is therefore calling on the Boakai administration to take immediate steps to restore registration, renewal and issuance of National ID Cards.
The senator said the Legislature must continue exercising its oversight authority until the Executive Branch takes concrete measures to address the situation.
His call comes amid continuing concerns over the impact of the National ID suspension on ordinary Liberians, particularly those whose financial, administrative and economic activities depend on valid national identification.
