Calls on Liberians abroad to come back home and help develop the nation
New York, , Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has suggested the creation of a Diaspora commission as a step toward transforming Liberia and guaranteeing an inclusive administration. On the second day of the Liberia Diaspora conference, the president statement was met with applause and celebration in the auditorium.
The process will start, he informed the gathering of Liberians living abroad when he returned to the country, especially with the full participation of national legislature members as important participants.
n recognition of the Diaspora’s vital role in development, President Boakai assured everyone present that his government will establish their involvement and make it a national department priority.
In addition, he said that his government will collaborate with the diaspora to strengthen the nation, safeguard investments, and create an open administration.
The Liberian Leader informed the people that hope is on the way and that Liberia is moving forward and that no one could stop it. He also reaffirmed that his government is committed to creating a country that is healing and reunited and that the future is “ours to shape.”
“This is just the beginning, but I am confident that when Liberians say they will do something, they will do it, and you will do it, he inspired others even more.”
Amb. Boakai note that Liberia is progressing and the more Liberians take action for themselves, the more others will notice and support the nation’s efforts to grow. He encouraged Liberians living abroad to come back and help in Liberia’s reconstruction.
Diaspora Liberians were reminded by President Boakai that there are many positive things back home, but it will require Liberians themselves to make them materialize. “It does not matter how you came here, it is time to come back and now it is time to come home,” he said.
He emphasized that only Liberians can assume the duty of rebuilding Liberia, “don’t take too long to return home. There are plenty of possibilities and lands back home.”
