Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Boakai has commissioned several government officials appointed in his government and confirmed by the Liberian Senate. President Boakai on Thursday, February 22, 2024, was joined by several other government officials, the diplomatic core and others to grace the location.
Speaking at the ceremony, President Boakai said, the program is the culmination of the process of setting up the government, having identified individuals to play respective roles in the governance of the country.
He noted that although he would have liked to have the full complement of heads of ministries, agencies, and commissions for the event, he was delighted to commission some of the country’s experienced and dedicated women and men to start full service for the citizens.
“When we officially took office, we informed the country and the world that the “business-as-usual” approach to government would be a relic of the past for this administration, and we mean it. This is why we expect nothing less than the ministers, heads of agencies, and advisors to be commissioned today, and the others to follow later, to execute the mandate of their respective offices and perform their duties efficiently and selflessly for the public good.”
“The cabinet, as the highest decision-making body of the government, must perform at the highest level, delivering on the government’s priorities to achieve the developmental agenda we have set for the next six years. We will expect ministers and heads of agencies to demonstrate their capabilities and competencies in achieving our goals, including the execution of immediate interventions in the 100-day deliverable plan.”
According to President Boakai, as the government is composed of three branches, they would not follow the development road without constructive interactions with the other entities. Amb. Boakai continued, saying that his government wants the courts and the legislature to play a part in enhancing the quality of life for our population by collaborating completely with us.
As to the statement made by the Liberian leader, his administration will collaborate with other parties on a significant initiative called the Performance Management Compliance System in order to boost efficiency and promote an accountable, transparent, and open government. He went on to say that signing a performance contract is essential for each cabinet member and agency head. This would help to streamline government operations and guarantee that deliverables are fulfilled.
