The House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Drug Abuse and Trafficking, has convened its first internal meeting.
The meeting, which brought together all members, signaled a unified front in tackling country’s escalating narcotics crisis.
It was chaired by Representative Sampson Wiah. It was held in the Speaker Conference Room at the Capitol Building, focusing on outlining the committee immediate priorities and reaffirming its commitment to legislative and institutional action.
According to a release, the committee members unanimously agreed to cite heads of key ministries and agencies to provide testimony and strategic plans for combating drug proliferation and supporting affected communities.
Authorities expected to appear before the committee tomorrow Thursday, September 4, 2025, include the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), ministries of Health, Justice, Youth and Sports, and the Liberia National Police (LNP).
Others are, the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), ministries of Education, and Gender, Children and Social Protection.
The committee, was constituted on Monday, September 1, 2025, following a communication from Representative Moima Briggs Mensah of Bong County District #6.
The committee has been tasked with reviewing Liberia’s drug laws, proposing reforms, and advising on emergency budgetary support for enforcement and rehabilitation.
Rep. Mensah previously described the drug epidemic as “a national emergency,” cited its devastating impact on families, youth, and community stability.
During the meeting, the members underscored the urgency of a coordinated national response, including the establishment of a National Rehabilitation and Reintegration Program, and enhanced regional cooperation with ECOWAS and Mano River Union partners to curb cross-border trafficking.
Members of the committee are Augustine Chiewolo, Michael Thomas, Emmanuel Dahn, Gizze Kollince, Nyan Flomo, and Matthew Joe.
Their mandate is in line with Article 32(b) of the constitution, which empowers the Legislature to act in matters of urgent national concern.
As the committee prepares to engage relevant authorities this week, its members reiterated that the fight against drugs must be holistic, combining enforcement, education, rehabilitation, and community empowerment to safeguard country’s future.
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