……As President Weah Assures Construction of Its National Headquarter
President George Weah has promised the Liberia Albino Society of his commitment to construct the society’s first National Headquarters in Monrovia.
Speaking over the weekend during the official ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the headquarter, in Logan Town, District #15 Montserrado County , the Director for Community Service Department of Budget at the Finance and Development Panning Ministry, Saye Cole, said the Liberian Government has allocated US$40,000 in the 2019/2020 National Budget to begin the construction of the Liberian Albino Society National Headquarter.
He said the US$40,000 is the initial amount for the building project which is one of President Weah’s heartbeats for the people of the Liberia.
Mr. Cole urged the leadership to ensure that the first phase of the project is implemented with transparency and accountability.
According to him, what will speed up the project is for the leadership to focus on accountability. He stressed that with such commitment, the Government, through President George Weah will ensure that every Liberian regardless of his or her status benefits from the developmental drive of the Government.
“The Pro Poor Agenda For Prosperity and Development (APDP) first pillow says give power to the people , the masses , the president meant to empower the poor people, to make them productive citizens,” he noted.
Mr. Cole said with the headquarters for the Liberia Albino Society will include clinic, school, and offices with a hall.
He said the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection will work collectively for the success of the project.
Delivering a special statement at the event, the Executive Director of Liberia Albino Society, Patricia Logan, extolled President George Weah for his quest to improve the living condition of members of the Albino Society.
She said the Liberian Government purchased the land on which the headquarters will be constructed for US$28,000.
She said the Government’s support to the Albino Society worth commendation.
During the event the leadership of the society honored several individuals including Journalist Eva Flomo; Assistant Gender Minister for Administration, Mamensie Kaba; and Pastor Moses Swaray among others.
