By E. J. Nathaniel Daygbor
In his 100-day deliverables message to the nation, President Joseph Boakai cautioned Liberians to brace themselves for more challenges ahead.
Boakai acknowledged that his administration had inherited a system plagued by weak institutions and under extreme stress. “Vestiges of the past still stare at us and undermine service delivery to citizens,” he said. “The road ahead is not without obstacles, and we must remain vigilant in our efforts to overcome them.”
Despite these expected challenges, the Liberian leader expressed hope and optimism for the future. “The people of this country are the most important reason why we serve, and therefore delivering service to them should be our true objective,” he stated.
Boakai went on to say that in the coming months, his government would unveil a National Development Plan that would outline the economic, political, and social strategies they intend to employ, with the participation of the Liberian people, to drive the country in a direction that will improve the quality of life for all Liberians.
The president said the past 100 days were not a comprehensive measure of a 6-year administration. “It is one thing to rescue a country from corruption, decay, and mismanagement. And it is entirely another thing to set it on track and the right trajectory,” he added.
Boakai indicated his determination as the leader to chart a course that will not let the Liberian people down.
“So, as we reflect on the progress of the past 100 days, let us recommit ourselves to the transformation of our country and continue to work together, united in our common vision for a prosperous and peaceful Liberia,” he said. “With determination and perseverance, we will build a nation that is highly respected globally and one that we can all be proud of.”
