President Boakai has submitted a legislative proposal to the House of Representatives aimed at restructuring the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. During the thirteenth day setting of the first quarter of the third session, the Plenary of the House of Representatives has directed its Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Good Governance, as well as the Executive and Judiciary, to review the proposed bill concerning the restructuring of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to the communication from the President, the proposed legislation seeks to amend and restate Title 12, Chapter 20, Subchapter A of the Executive Law of the Liberian Codes Revised, which establishes the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This amendment intends to restructure the Ministry’s administrative framework to enhance its operational efficiency, thereby strengthening its statutory mandate.
The President’s communication underscores that the proposed restructuring will improve coordination and better equip the Ministry to manage Liberia’s diplomatic relations, advance foreign policy objectives, and promote national development through effective international cooperation. Furthermore, President Boakai emphasized that the restructuring initiative is designed to significantly bolster the Ministry’s capacity to fulfill its critical functions.
In the interim, members of the House of Representatives are expected to engage relevant stakeholders as part of the review process. They will present their findings and recommendations to the Plenary within the designated two-week period. The proposed legislation, titled “An Act to Amend and Restate Title 12, Chapter 20, Subchapter A of the Executive Law, Liberian Codes Revised, Creating the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for the Purpose of Restructuring the Ministry’s Administrative Structure for Enhanced Efficiency,” aims to fortify the statutory mandate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the reform and modernization of its administrative framework.
By Joseph Sirleaf
