By Vaye Lepolu
SALALA, BONG COUNTY – Representative Moima Dabah Briggs-Mensah of Electoral District #6 has presented a comprehensive Legislative and Constituency Report covering the 2024–2025 period, outlining her performance in lawmaking, oversight, and constituency development.
Delivering her message to citizens of Salala and Konowalala Administrative Districts and also both Koilala and Kpatola Clans, the lawmaker emphasized that the report reflects not only her legislative duties but also her commitment to addressing the everyday challenges faced by her constituents, including gaps in education, healthcare, and employment.
“This report is not simply a list of activities,” she stated. “It reflects the work we have done together, the challenges we have faced, and the deliberate decisions taken to protect the interests and dignity of our people” Moima Briggs Manseh asserted.
The report, grounded in the mandates of the 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, highlights the three core responsibilities of lawmakers: representation, lawmaking, and oversight. Representative Briggs-Mensah noted that her leadership approach extends beyond legislative sessions to direct community engagement and service delivery.
According to the report, the House of Representatives of Liberia received 73 bills during the 2025 legislative year, with 48 passed and 25 still under review. Key legislative efforts included work on the national budget, concession agreements, and petroleum contracts.
Among notable initiatives was support for the proposed Women and Girls Protection Act of 2025, aimed at addressing harmful traditional practices such as female genital mutilation.
Additionally, in her oversight role, Briggs-Mensah raised concerns about payroll transparency across all three branches of government, calling for greater accountability in public spending. Additional interventions addressed issues such as underage gambling, access to national identification, and improvements in public school and healthcare systems.
At the district level, the report outlines several development efforts in education, health, infrastructure, and agriculture. These include scholarship programs, support for medical facilities, and ongoing infrastructure projects such as the Flehla Administrative Building and the Salala Radio Station.
The lawmaker also highlighted empowerment programs targeting youth and women, as well as agricultural support initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods across rural communities.
Representative Briggs-Mensah further detailed her participation in regional and international forums, including engagements with the ECOWAS Parliament and the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
She noted that these platforms provided opportunities to promote Liberia’s interests while gaining insights into global best practices in governance and development. Notably, she serves as the only female member of Liberia’s delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament and holds a leadership role within the Israel Allies Foundation Caucus.
The presentation of the report comes amid public discussions about legislative accountability in Liberia. While such reports are not constitutionally mandated, Briggs-Mensah described the exercise as a voluntary effort to maintain transparency and strengthen trust with constituents.
“This report will clarify many doubts and demonstrate the work being done both within the district and at the national level,” a member of her office stated during the program.
The decision to present a consolidated report for 2024 and 2025 was influenced by a period of legislative impasse within the House of Representatives, during which internal disputes delayed regular activities.
Reaffirming her commitment to District #6, Representative Briggs-Mensah pledged to continue prioritizing inclusive development, transparency, and citizen engagement.
“We remain committed to building a district defined by unity, dignity, and opportunity,” she said.
The report marks a significant step in promoting legislative accountability in Bong County, as citizens increasingly call for regular updates on the performance of their elected officials.
