Monrovia – Deputy Minister of Administration on the Ministry of Finance and Growth Planning, Invoice McGill Jones, has known as on Liberian youth to take possession of their future by energetic participation within the newly launched Nationwide Service Program (NSP).
By Selma Lomax [email protected]
Talking on behalf of Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan on the official launch held on September 17, Deputy Mijister Jones described the NSP as a significant instrument to empower younger Liberians and drive nationwide growth
Delivering the keynote handle, Jones stated the launch of this system marked greater than a ceremony — it marked a turning level for 1000’s of younger Liberians.
He described the initiative as an indication of the federal government’s perception within the nation’s youth and their potential to guide change. “It is a second that reaffirms our authorities’s unwavering dedication to youth growth, nationwide unity, and sustainable progress,” he stated
Deputy Minister Jones pointed to the nation’s youthful demographics — over 60 % of the inhabitants below the age of 25 — and careworn the significance of seeing this as a possibility quite than a problem.
He stated the NSP was designed to reply this nationwide actuality by partaking greater than 20,000 younger folks and ladies throughout ten counties in group service, vocational coaching, mentorship, civic schooling, and extra. He described this system as “a doorway that leads on to objective, productiveness, and nationwide pleasure”
Talking on to younger folks, Jones careworn that nationwide service was not merely about volunteering time, however about investing power, expertise, and fervour into fixing actual issues. “It’s about taking possession of the issues in your group — and changing into a part of the options. It’s about selecting contribution over grievance, motion over apathy, unity over division,” he stated
Deputy Minister Jones emphasised that the success of this system rests within the palms of Liberia’s youth. “You aren’t the leaders of tomorrow. You lead in the present day. The builders of in the present day. The changemakers of in the present day. Liberia can not afford to maintain you on the sidelines. Your time is now,” he declared. He instructed the youth that by collaborating within the NSP, they might not solely serve their nation but additionally develop new expertise, develop in management, and understand their very own potential
He additionally drew consideration to this system’s deal with gender inclusion, emphasizing that Liberian ladies and ladies are equal companions in nationwide growth. “Your voice, your concepts, and your management are wanted,” he stated. “This program is a declaration that Liberian ladies and ladies usually are not second-class residents”
Deputy Minister Jones known as on authorities establishments to help the NSP and work collaboratively to make sure its sustainability. He additionally appealed to worldwide companions to stroll alongside Liberia in increasing this system’s attain and affect. Civil society, educators, and the media have been urged to assist inform the tales of transformation and maintain this system accountable
In closing, Deputy Minister Jones left younger Liberians with a message on character and management. “The choice that can promote you isn’t made in your presence — it’s made in your absence, and through that point, solely your character can vouch for you. So, serve properly and let your character stand out for you”
