Senate Investigates Revenue Generation, Management of One UN House
By: Laymah Kollie
MONROVIA, Liberia -July 2,2026: The Liberian Senate has launched an investigation into the ownership, management, and financial accountability of the Pan African Plaza formally known as the “One UN House” in Sinkor following a formal communication from Sinoe County Senator Crayton O. Duncan.
The communication, addressed to Senate Pro Tempore Hon. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence and read before the Senate on Thursday July 2, 2026, calls for greater transparency regarding the government-owned facility, which currently houses several United Nations agencies in Liberia.
Senator Duncan said the Pan African Plaza, constructed with support from the Libyan Government remains one of Liberia’s most prominent public assets. However, he noted that very little information is available to the public concerning its legal ownership, financial performance, and the management of revenues generated from the property.
“Protem we don’t know whether the institution occupying this property is paying rent or not. If they are paying rent, who are they paying it to?”
The Sinoe County lawmaker requested that the Government of Liberia provide official information on the building’s ownership status, title, and custodial arrangements, including the terms under which the property was transferred to Liberia by the Libyan Government. He also sought details on revenue generated from leases, rentals, and other commercial activities over the past three fiscal years.
Additionally, Senator Duncan asked the government to disclose how revenues from the facility are managed, including whether they are deposited into the Consolidated Fund, retained by a government agency, or earmarked for specific purposes.
“Every day we speak about corruption in this country, this building is an asset and it can contribute to the revenue generation of this country. We need accountability on how funds are acquired and managed from this facility.”
In his argument, to ensure comprehensive and transparent review, key government institutions inclusive of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Justice, Liberia Revenue Authority, and the General Services Agency be invited to provide information on revenue collection, legal ownership, maintenance, and tenancy records.
According to the senator, the inquiry is intended to strengthen public confidence in the management of national assets and reaffirm the Legislature’s constitutional oversight responsibility.
Following the reading of the communication, Senate Plenary unanimously accepted the request and referred it to the Committees on Judiciary, Claims and Petitions; Ways, Means and Finance; and Public Accounts and Autonomous Agencies.
The joint committees have been mandated to investigate the concerns raised in the communication and report their findings and recommendations to Plenary of a whole within one week.
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