As a way of enhancing the work of drug enforcement officers, President Joseph N. Boakai has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a safer and drug-free Liberia, as he officially turned over 15 new operational vehicles to the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA). The ceremony, held on the grounds of the Executive Mansion, underscored the President’s determination to strengthen the country’s fight against illicit drugs and safeguard the nation’s youth and future.
President Boakai, who continues to prioritize discipline, accountability, and service in public institutions, urged officers of the LDEA to see themselves as guardians of Liberia’s collective well-being. He reminded them that the war against drugs is not merely institutional, it is moral, national, and generational.
“Your responsibility is to keep this country safe from drugs,” President Boakai declared, adding, “We must begin to love our country and be responsible citizens, taking Liberia as ours and protecting it accordingly.” The President described the presentation of the vehicles not just as a gesture in logistical support, but as a symbol of trust and a call to higher service. President Boakai emphasized that the vehicles be used exclusively for operational purposes and maintained with a sense of duty and patriotism.
The provision of the 15 new vehicles brings the agency’s fleet to 21, a notable leap from the six previously available. This enhancement, President Boakai noted, reflects his government’s ongoing efforts to equip law enforcement bodies to perform effectively in protecting Liberia’s communities from the scourge of drugs.
He stressed that his Administration’s broader national security agenda hinges on empowering state institutions to function efficiently and ethically, earning public through discipline, transparency, and measurable results, qualities he expects the LDEA to embody. For his part, LDEA Acting Officer-in-Charge Fitzgerald Biago, praised the President’s leadership and pledged that the Agency will uphold its mandate with renewed energy and accountability.
The LDEA Boss disclosed that a fleet management and deployment system has been introduced to ensure the vehicles’ proper use, with strict enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against neglect and misuse. The OIC averred that his Agency is excited about this tangible support, vowing that, his Force is more empowered to hit the ground running and intensify operations in all key hotspots.
He added that the LDEA’s national strategy remains focused on intelligence-led enforcement, community surveillance, and proactive coordination with international partners to dismantle drug networks, thereby curbing abuse nationwide. The commissioning marks yet another decisive stride under President Boakai’s leadership to confront one of Liberia’s most pressing social and public safety challenges.
As he continues to build national institutions and reinforce social order, the President called on communities, parents, schools, and faith-based organizations to join the fight. “Drugs are destroying our future,” President Boakai warned, urging “We all must work together to stop this menace. Let the LDEA be an example of what national service and commitment should look like.”
