Monrovia, Liberia – In an effort to support the country’s fight against corruption and encourage integrity in public service, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has ordered all government officials to declear their assets in compliance with anti-graft legislation.
“I am mandating all officials of government to immediately declare their assets to comply with anti-graft regulations as required, and more importantly, ensure the promotion of integrity in public service.”
On Thursday, February 22, 2024, the president declared that corruption will not be allowed in his government and that those found guilty will face the full force of the law during the Commissioning Ceremony of Cabinet Members and Heads of Agencies at the Executive Mansion.
“Let it be known that we will not tolerate corruption and pilferage from the people’s coffers, as those found to be in breach of our anti-graft laws will give account and pay the price.”
President Boakai challenged ministers, heads of agencies, and advisors to properly carry out their tasks for the public good in his State of the Nation address, announcing to the world that his administration will not operate on a “business as usual” premise.
The President continued by emphasizing that the Cabinet, which is the government’s highest decision-making body, must function at the highest level in carrying out the government’s priorities in order to meet the six-year developmental program.
President Boakai urged individuals appointed to do their duties professionally in order to change the nation for the better.
“your compatriots have entrusted you with a responsibility to deliver the service they need. You must rise above the privilege and trappings of your official roles and find fulfillment in the joy of genuinely transforming your country.”