Monrovia — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Monday ended his third State of the Nation Handle with a name for sober nationwide reflection and a pledge of instant motion on long-standing points touching Liberia’s dignity, historical past, and growth.
In his concluding assertion to the fifty fifth Legislature, President Boakai mentioned that whereas his Administration has recorded notable good points, unresolved issues proceed to weigh on the nation’s conscience and demand decisive management.
“Past the progress we have fun right this moment, unresolved issues proceed to weigh on our nationwide conscience, have an effect on our dignity, and demand decisive motion,” the President mentioned.
4 Instant Commitments
President Boakai outlined 4 precedence actions he mentioned can be taken immediately.
First, he pledged a complete assessment of Liberia’s concession framework to appropriate historic inequities within the extraction and administration of pure sources and to make sure that the nation and its individuals obtain “truthful and lasting advantages.”
Second, the President introduced plans to resolve the long-standing situation of relocating the Palm Grove Cemetery, the place the stays of former Presidents and different distinguished Liberians lie. He described the matter as one in every of “nationwide honor, historic accountability, and respect for individuals who served our Republic.”
Third, Boakai dedicated to rehabilitating decaying public buildings in Monrovia and throughout the nation, saying the transfer would restore dignity to public service and shield nationwide property for future generations.
Fourth, he revealed plans to start laying out main cities throughout Liberia in keeping with decentralization efforts and the nation’s newly enacted zoning legislation, a step aimed toward modernizing city planning and bettering service supply.
Confidence in Liberia’s Future
Reflecting on the previous yr, President Boakai mentioned his Administration has intentionally constructed on earlier progress, strengthening public confidence and restoring hope that Liberia’s huge potential will be unlocked for the advantage of all residents.
“After one other yr of service, we are able to say with confidence that the State of our Nation is stronger than once we final stood right here,” he declared.
He cautioned, nonetheless, that the good points achieved are solely a basis and never an endpoint, warning towards complacency as the federal government deepens implementation of the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Improvement.
Management Rooted in Service
In a private and reflective word, President Boakai emphasised that management have to be outlined by humility, service, and constancy to the nationwide oath, not by titles or privilege.
“We’re right here to serve the Liberian individuals, not ourselves,” he mentioned, including that any departure from service would inevitably result in failure and disappointment.
As Liberia stands, in his phrases, “at a defining second between our previous and our future,” the President urged all branches of presidency and residents alike to decide on progress over stagnation and to honor the hopes entrusted to them.
“The alternatives we make now will decide whether or not we advance or fall behind,” Boakai warned, calling for unity, resolve, and braveness to form a greater Liberia for generations to return.
