Deputy Information Minister, Daniel O. Sando, has outlined several key national development initiatives.
Sando spoke of progress in fiscal policy, infrastructure, health, education and media sectors.
He reported that salary harmonization in certain key institutions has been reversed, while upcoming salary increases are planned for employees of the Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA). He highlighted ongoing investment in the energy sector, supported by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), and expressed optimism about the economy.
Sando noted increased bank deposits, expanding trade, and the registration of over 8,000 new businesses in 2025.
The government has committed seed funding to begin construction of the Justice Complex, signaling readiness to work with international partners to strengthen the justice system.
Major road projects are underway, including the paving of a 50-kilometer road approved by the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, the construction of the 85-kilometer Toe Town road, and mobilization for the 61.5-kilometer KY-Pole–John Town road.
A fully renovated Maternity Waiting Home in Nimba County, funded by the government, is to serve over 10,000 people.
Partnerships with global health experts aim to improve surgical, diagnostic, and digital health services.
The EXCEL Project is recruiting financial managers to support foundational learning improvements, with Mr. Sando encouraging qualified female applicants to apply.
Liberia has secured a seat on the executive council of the Federation of Atlantic African Press Agencies (FAAPA), and the Motion Picture Division, has launched its annual registration for movies and entertainment entities.
Sando meanwhile, highlighted government’s efforts to educate the public, strengthen land governance, and ensure that compassion is paired with adherence to the law.
“Respect for the rule of law is essential to national stability and development,” he said.
Source: AFRIK MEDIA