It is not the society that fails to grow and develop; it’s rather the failure of those in care of power, who lack vision and mission to lift up the society from poverty. And where there’s no vision, there can never be a mission for growth and development.
Society is like the flag which will only wave freely once it’s made to sit upon the wings of the kings. It’s like the gold or diamond whose colors can never be seen unless it’s discovered and excavated.
Society never grows where poverty is made a way of life simply because a few guys, who find themselves in charge of power, see power as their personal property, and would use it only to benefit them and their kind.
There are several reasons why Liberia has often found it difficult to grow, and develop steadily as a society and economy.
Liberia experienced years of civil war and political instability, which destroyed infrastructure, weakened institutions, and slowed national progress.
Misuse of public resources. and lack of accountability can reduce trust in government and prevent development funds from reaching ordinary citizens.
Limited roads, electricity, clean water systems, and healthcare facilities make business, education, and communication difficult in many parts of the country.
Many young people struggle to find jobs, which can increase frustration, crime, and dependency; when education is underfunded or poorly managed, it becomes harder to produce skilled workers, professionals, and innovators needed for national growth.
Liberia relies heavily on exporting raw resources like rubber, iron ore, and timber, instead of developing strong local industries and manufacturing.
Tribalism, regional tensions, and excessive political hostility can weaken national unity and distract leaders from development goals.
Foreign and local investors may hesitate to invest where there is uncertainty, weak infrastructure, or corruption and mere power struggle.
Diseases, weak medical systems, and limited healthcare access, reduce productivity and affect the well-being of citizens.
Sadly, in Liberia, it has become a culture where politicians pay more attention to themselves, instead of the people they lead. While the politicians are pretty seated at the front rows with handsome salaries, teachers, health workers, security officers including soldiers, police men, struggle to survive; something which has been endorsed as a way of life.
In Liberia, the dust of power struggle whirls all over the land with opposition only thunderously ringing the bell of 2029 delineating their bubbling thirst for power-power to rob the poor, power to enrich themselves and power to pay blind eye to reality.
We call upon those in power to make the difference by taking the society from the grip of poverty; by bringing up the farmers, teachers, doctors and security at the front rows.