Government has restored the dignity, and professionalism to the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) through a nationwide uniform distribution exercise.
For that, LIS Gbarpolu County Commander, T. Nathan Jallah, disclosed how the detachment has benefited from the initiative with additional supply of logistics.
Jallah said, the items, which included boots, and sets of uniforms, were provided during a 3-day leadership, and capacity-building seminar.
Seminar was held in Gbarnga, Bong County, it was announced that for the first time, funding was allocated in the 2026 national budget to give every serving LIS officer a set of uniform.
“This is the first of its kind in the history of immigration. It is a big boost. Each of our officers will receive boots, and uniforms to look professional, and gain the deserved respect.”
Jallah disclosed how the 54 officers in Gbarpolu County will benefit from the supply.
He said, the officers had not received any supply to include for the past 13 years.
Jallah meanwhile, thanked President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for appointing “competent leadership” at LIS, and for prioritizing the welfare and professionalization of security institutions.
A female beneficiary, Catherine Manneh, thanked LIS leadership, and the government for the gesture.
Madam Manneh assured them that the supply will enhance effectiveness of the officers.
The nationwide uniform distribution demonstrates government’s commitment to strengthen national security, fight corruption, and build a professional and respected immigration service.
