By Jamesetta D Williams
Deputy Minister for Press and Public Affairs, Daniel O. Sando has addressed a sequence of nationwide issues in the course of the Ministry of Data’s common press briefing clarifying authorities positions on points together with the arrival of latest Nationwide Transit Authority (NTA) buses, renovation of the Govt Mansion, authorized battles over public parking administration, and transparency within the Ethan Oil challenge.
Talking Thursday on the Ministry’s headquarters in Monrovia, Deputy Minister Sando mentioned the federal government stays dedicated to offering verified data to the general public amid rising hypothesis on social media.
Sando disclosed that the primary batch of buses underneath the Nationwide Transit Authority’s new public transport initiative is predicted to reach within the nation subsequent week.
He defined that the buses are a part of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s ongoing efforts to strengthen public transportation and ease mobility challenges in Monrovia and different elements of Liberia.
“We wish to make it clear that these buses will not be rumors or political speak. They’re a part of a nationwide program, and the primary batch might be right here quickly,” he mentioned.
The Deputy Minister urged the general public to depend upon verified authorities updates as an alternative of counting on deceptive on-line studies that always trigger pointless pressure.
Addressing public debates surrounding the renovation of the Govt Mansion, Sando referenced earlier remarks from the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, explaining that the construction had deteriorated over a number of years and required pressing restoration.
“This renovation is just not about politics; it’s about restoring the total performance of the Govt Mansion because the official and residential headquarters of the President of Liberia,” he said.
He emphasised that the challenge aligns with the federal government’s precedence to rehabilitate key public buildings to enhance state operations and protect nationwide heritage.
On questions concerning the controversial administration of public parking tons in Monrovia, Deputy Minister Sando revealed that the difficulty is now earlier than the courts.
Deputy MICAT Boss Sando
He explained that contracts for parking administration have been awarded by the earlier administration to newly created non-public corporations with out the required authorized authority or skilled capability.
“This matter is now underneath judicial overview,” he mentioned, noting that the Monrovia Metropolis Company (MCC) lacks the authorized energy to independently administer state-owned parking areas. Till the court docket reaches a ultimate choice, no parking charges must be collected, Sando added.
Responding to media inquiries concerning the Ethan Oil challenge and issues surrounding transparency, the Deputy Minister mentioned such issues fall underneath the purview of the Workplace of the President.
“As the federal government’s official spokesperson, MICAT will solely communicate to confirmed and approved positions,” Sando clarified.
He mentioned the federal government stays dedicated to transparency and accountability however urged the general public to permit the suitable workplaces to offer official explanations.
In his closing remarks, Deputy Minister Sando reminded journalists and residents that the Ministry of Data serves because the central communication channel of presidency. He inspired the media to proceed selling correct, balanced, and verified reporting, particularly on problems with nationwide concern.
