By Jamesetta D Williams
Monrovia-October 22, 2025: The Minister of Finance and Growth Planning has reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to settling all excellent home money owed owed to Liberian media establishments.
Minister Ngafuan mentioned authorities ought to by no means develop into a suffocator of the press by failing to honor its monetary obligations.
He made the dedication when he served as keynote speaker on the 13th Annual Conference of the Affiliation of Liberian Journalists within the Americas (ALJA), the finance minister acknowledged that the media performs an indispensable function in selling transparency, accountability, and democracy.
He famous that the federal government has already begun paying off arrears gathered through the years and guaranteed journalists that the administration stays decided to clear the remaining money owed.
“Authorities shouldn’t be a suffocator of the media by failing to pay its payments,” the Minister emphasised. “We’ve began paying home money owed from the previous to the media and gained’t relaxation till we clear all of the money owed.”
He described the fee course of as a part of the Boakai administration’s broader home debt settlement technique aimed toward restoring confidence amongst native distributors, service suppliers, and establishments which have continued to assist authorities operations regardless of extended delays in funds.
The Minister additionally highlighted the significance of a free and vibrant press in strengthening Liberia’s democratic area and fostering mutual accountability between the federal government and the ruled. He referred to as on media establishments to uphold professionalism, accuracy, and moral reporting as the federal government fulfills its commitments.
The 13th ALJA Nationwide Conference introduced collectively Liberian journalists from throughout america and Liberia underneath the theme, “Strengthening Media Solidarity for Nationwide Growth.” The occasion supplied a platform for media professionals, policymakers, and companions to change concepts on advancing media sustainability and public sector transparency.
