MONROVIA – President Joseph Boakai Thursday told cabinet officials that the capacity of his government does not lie in how officials wear their titles on their sleeves and exert power, but they should demonstrate selflessly as a unit, bearing in mind that the work they do today and the foundation they lay will not just address current needs but guarantee a better future for the next generation. By Selma Lomax, [email protected] President Boakai, who made the remarks while declaring open his administration’s first cabinet retreat at the Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Monrovia, also reminded all participants at the event that his officials must do things differently and with a renewed sense of patriotism and determination to deliver on their promises. “It is no longer business as usual.
This is a demand for hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the development of our beloved country. It is no secret that the fate of a nation lies in the hands of its leaders; and although it is my picture that is plastered in papers when the Government is scolded, I want you to always remember that it is up to us, the officials, to pave the way for a brighter future for our citizens,” the President said. Boakai’s maiden Cabinet Retreat, themed “Coordination and Performance: Delivering on National Agenda Priorities,” organized for ministers, heads of corporate entities and other top government officials, underpins a pivotal moment of shift, following his .