President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has commissioned twenty-three officials of Government; affecting his cabinet and the judiciary.
In his remarks, President Boakai charged the officials to serve with honesty, keeping in mind that Liberia is counting on their services. “Serve well. Liberia is counting on you,” he said.
He told officials that “leadership is not about comfort. It is not about enjoying the basket. It is about readiness, resilience, and responsibility. The glamour may attract you, but the work will test you.”
The Liberian leader added that leadership is trust, responsibility, and national expectation placed in the hands of men and women who have been called to serve. Therefore, he charged the officials to always remember that public confidence must now be earned every day through their conduct, decisions, and results.
President Boakai emphasized that the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development must not just be admired but should serve as a practical roadmap to improve livelihoods.
“As an administration, we are implementing the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development. This is not a document to be admired on paper; it is a practical roadmap to improve livelihoods, restore confidence, and move Liberia forward. Each of you now carries a portion of that responsibility. Your daily decisions must reflect this larger national purpose,” he intoned.
In response, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ethel Davis, expressed gratitude to President Boakai on behalf of the honorees for his kind words and warm sentiments adding that the commissioning was not merely ceremonial, but a solemn covenant in which they pledge to uphold the highest standards of integrity, and to work tirelessly in the best interest of the nation.
