President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has reausred Liberians that he is now ready to make bold decision, free of bias to advance Liberia.
Speaking when he delivered his 178th Independence Day message to Liberians, he called on Liberian to put politics and personal interests secondary to the public good and realize the Liberia the people have envisioned since its founding.
He promised to work with every Liberian, regardless of their political affiliation, because building a nation is bigger than any one group or any one interest.
“As we look ahead, let us remember the words of President Jimmy Carter, spoken right here in Liberia decades ago.
President Carter spoke of a people “determined to build a society which reflected the dignity of their souls and the hope in their hearts.” That determination lives in us still. Let us look forward, Thinking Liberia, Loving Liberia, and Building Liberia”, he added.
President Boakai at the ssme time disclosed that the nation is moving forward.
His government is building on the gains of the last two decades with focus and determination.
“We are improving Liberia’s image on the international stage and rewriting the narrative of who we are, as a people, and what our country stands for and at home, progress is visible, Our roads are improving, and even in the peak of this rainy season, taxis and commercial vehicles can reach Maryland and Grand Gedeh without the struggles of years past, Our farmers are producing more food, and the price of rice, vegetables, and other local produce has reached the lowest point in many years”,he recounted.
According to him, Small, small, Liberia is marching toward a happy land by God’s command.
However, he was hasten to say clearly that there is still much more to do.
He pointed out that while the economy is making steady progress, the domestic revenue remains limited, and many families continue to feel the weight of high prices.
“Transportation costs are too high, The prices of flour, sugar, and other essential goods continue to be a burden, Building materials are still expensive, making it hard for ordinary Liberians to construct homes and businesses”, he added.
The Liberian leader stressed that the contradiction, where import costs have fallen yet market prices remain high, requires urgent attention.
As a means of making practical action, he called for the establishment a High-Level Presidential Ad Hoc Committee to investigate these disparities and recommend practical solutions for his immediate action.
Among other things, The Committee, he said will be chaired by Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung.
He indicated further that the Committee will work swiftly and submit a comprehensive report within 45 days with clear recommendations to restore fairness and stability in our market system.
