By Desmond Gbeleh Wion
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The Government of Liberia says it’s getting ready to start a new Town Hall Program meant to bring the government closer to the people and help citizens stay informed about what’s going on in the country.
According to the Ministry of Information, the official launch of the program is set for April 26, 2025. The idea behind the initiative is to create space where government can sit and talk directly with everyday Liberians—no protocol, no middleman.
Speaking during MICAT’s regular Tuesday press briefing, Deputy Information Minister for Public Affairs, Daniel Sando, said this new Town Hall Program will help open up government activities to the public and make sure people get the real facts straight from the source.
“This town hall thing we’re about to start is part of the government’s way of being open and honest,” Sando said. “It’s not just talk. We want people to ask their own questions, raise their issues, and hear directly from the officials managing things.”
Minister Sando explained that the meetings will move from county to county, and each one will focus on real-life issues that affect the people—things like bad roads, health problems, schools, job creation, and even national security. Government ministers, experts, civil society folks, and regular citizens will all have a chance to be part of the discussions.
The program will also be streamed live online so that people in faraway towns or those living outside Monrovia can still follow and participate. Social media will play a big role too, so young people and tech-savvy citizens can engage from wherever they are.
People from the media, civil society groups, and business community have already started praising the move, saying it’s a good way to build back trust between the government and the people, especially at a time when false information is flying all over the place.
The Information Ministry says every town hall session will be recorded, and the feedback from the public will be taken seriously and used to help shape decisions going forward. They say this is all part of the Boakai administration’s promise to involve citizens more in national development.
The first town hall meeting will be held right in Monrovia after the launch. The focus for the first round will be on youth job opportunities, how to grow the economy, and the status of major development projects.
For now, the public is being encouraged to show up, tune in, and speak out.
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