A renowned son of Nimba County, Richard Matenokay Tingban, is proudly seated upon the throne at the Ministry of Lands, Mines Energy as minister proper charged with the salient responsibility to steer that prestigious ministry to a noblest height.
He is to let that national overseer of the mineral resources shine like gold and flow like river.
Given his level of experience and measurable height, including the spirit of national loyalty, and his preparedness to drive the vision of the rescue government led by JNB-JKK, one can safely predict that Mr. Tingban has the unquestioned ability to transform that ministry consistent with the dream of Pres. Boakia and the rescue mission.
It cannot be doubted that Tingban will prove to be the salt in the soup, the light in darkness, and the right man in the right place at the right time, and for the right reasons as he administers the affairs of that ministry, which remains fundamentally critical in the economic recovery drive.
Indeed, Tingban is expected to beat the drum professionally so that its melody can be heard in all towns, cities, villages and slums; he is expected to raise up high the flag of that great ministry so that its amazing colors can attract the eyes of the international community; indeed, Tingban will break the tide to enhance a peaceful ride at that ministry to make Nimba and Liberia proud in the eyes of the international crowd, while he sits upon the throne.
Let me salute him in my usual poetic tone:
You’re on the throne; break the bone
You’re on the throne; create a peace zone
It’s rightly your time; brightly shine all the way
Truly shine to make Gleyezorpea people proud
Brightly shine to make Nimba people proud
Brightly shine to make Liberian people proud
May you raise high the height of your wisdom
May God so bless you to steer that kingdom
Shine, shine, shine with rainbow colors!!