MONROVIA, LIBERIA-President Joseph Boakai has submitted to the Liberian Senate several financing agreements and bills for legislative actions.
The agreements include additional financing for harmonizing and improving the statistics in the West Africa Project and the first financing agreement for the Southeastern Corridor Road Asset Management Project, among others.
The instruments submitted for ratification are signed between Liberia and the International Development Association.
President Boakai said,” The Financing Agreements in the tune of twenty-three million US Dollars will support Liberia’s effort to enhance road connectivity along selected sections of the Ganta to Zwedru Road Corridor.
President Joseph Boakai also submitted for enactment bills for an Act to establish the Civil Service Commission and an Act to repeal Article Two of the Interim Assembly Decree to establish the State-Owned Enterprises of Liberia.
At the same time, several senators have raised alarms over issues affecting their constituents.
The Senators include Saah Joseph, Darius Dillon, Gbehzohngar Findley, Augustine Chea, Simeon Taylor, and Prince Moye.
The Senators named health, education, road connectivity, electricity, and safe drinking water as areas that need more improvement.
Sinoe County Senator Augustine Chea noted that several schools in the county are in deplorable conditions, while Saah Joseph also called for the investigation of imported frozen foods.
Senator Joseph added that ordinary citizens are dying of kidney failure due to several factors, including the lack of investigation into imported frozen foods.
At the same time, Montserrado County Senator Darius Dillon has vowed to propose several bills aimed at contributing to the reform effort of the country.
Senator Dillon noted that the Liberian Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) has been existing on an Article of Incorporation and, as such, he vowed to submit an act to the National Legislature to establish the LPRC by law.
Senator Dillon also promised to submit a bill to amend the authority of Criminal Court “D” to have concurrent jurisdiction over armed robbery and drug cases.
The Montserrado County Senator added that the move will fast-track drug and armed robbery cases across the country.
Senator Darius Dillon then assured the public of ensuring the revision of the National Port Authority Act to bring the institution up to speed in terms of service delivery.
In another development, President Boakai has vetoed twelve bills emanating from the National Legislature.
The bills include the establishment of townships, administrative districts in Nimba and Lofa Counties.
The President also vetoed a bill seeking to establish the Paynesville Community College.
A communication from the President cited fiscal constraints and other legal issues.
Meanwhile, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Richard Koon, has assured that he will do a follow-up with the Executive for reconsideration.
By: Sampson David/Emmanuel Kollie