By Jamesetta D Williams
The Minister of Press and Public Affairs on the Ministry of Data, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT), Daniel O. Sando, has outlined President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s decisive measures in tackling drug abuse, strengthening judicial integrity, and combating corruption throughout the general public sector.
Talking on the Ministry’s common press briefing, Deputy Minister Sando emphasised that the struggle towards substance abuse stays on the middle of the Boakai administration’s nationwide priorities. He reminded the general public that President Boakai, having declared medication a matter of nationwide emergency, arrange a multi-sectoral committee chaired by the Ministry of Well being to handle the disaster.
“The youth are the longer term leaders of our nation. We can’t sit with folded fingers and watch an entire technology being wiped away by medication,” Sando stated.
He revealed that the committee, which incorporates key authorities entities and civil society, has already begun taking susceptible younger individuals off the streets whereas implementing broader measures to fight drug trafficking and abuse. Members of the duty drive, together with Deputy Well being Minister for Coverage and Planning, Madam Malayah Tamba, and different stakeholders have been current to supply detailed updates on their ongoing work.
Turning to judicial reform, Deputy Minister Sando highlighted that Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay has “hit the bottom working” by initiating a complete verification of judicial workers and a credential audit.
“This step seeks to eradicate ghost employees, take away unqualified workers, and restore public belief within the justice system,” he famous.
The Civil Service Company (CSA), headed by Director-Common Josiah F. Joekai Jr., is spearheading the train, which covers magistrates, judges, clerical employees, and different judicial workers, beginning in Montserrado County. Sando harassed that the initiative is a part of the federal government’s broader effort to make sure accountability, strengthen professionalism, and enhance effectivity within the judiciary.
The Deputy Minister additionally pointed to ongoing efforts to advertise Liberia’s tourism and leisure sectors. He referenced the Miss College Liberia Pageant, describing it as a part of nationwide tourism actions geared toward boosting cultural pleasure, youth participation, and the leisure trade.
“Whereas the Tourism Bureau continues to be being transitioned, we proceed to help initiatives that showcase Liberia’s tradition and potential,” Sando stated.
Addressing corruption, Sando reaffirmed the administration’s willpower to take away ghost employees and handle payroll fraud within the public sector. He cited findings from CSA audits that uncovered people receiving authorities salaries with out really working.
“A few of these faraway from the payroll have now turn out to be talk-show hosts and political commentators, however the authorities stays dedicated to reform and accountability,” he harassed.
Deputy Minister Sando additional disclosed that President Boakai just lately dismissed the highest management of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Company (LDEA) for administrative lapses that undermined the struggle towards narcotics. These dismissed included Director Common Anthony Okay. Sou, the Deputy Director for Administration, and the Deputy Director for Operations.
Of their place, the President has appointed new administration, together with seasoned professionals with sturdy legal justice backgrounds. Amongst them is Prof. April and Roman of the College of Liberia, a extremely regarded legal justice practitioner with worldwide coaching from the John Jay Faculty of Prison Justice in the US.
Sando famous that the President’s motion demonstrates his zero tolerance for administrative weaknesses, particularly in establishments on the forefront of the nationwide anti-drug marketing campaign.
In closing, Deputy Minister Sando reiterated the Boakai administration’s unwavering dedication to preventing medication, restoring integrity in public establishments, and making certain transparency and accountability throughout authorities.
“Corruption and substance abuse are harmful threats to our nationwide survival,” he stated. “As leaders, we should act decisively to guard our nation’s future.”
