Monrovia, Liberia: — The Executive Director of the Governance Commission (GC), Hon. Jallah C. Kesselly, has reaffirmed the Commission’s central role in shaping and monitoring Liberia’s governance and reform agenda, describing it as a vital think tank for national development.
Speaking on Thursday at a one-day National Validation Workshop on the Liberia National Railway Authority Draft Act of 2020, Hon. Kesselly said the GC’s core mandate is to monitor and evaluate the impact of national policies and projects. He stressed that the commission exists to ensure that laws and reforms translate into tangible benefits for citizens.
“The Governance Commission will make significant input to benefit the Liberian people,” he emphasized, welcoming the opportunity to participate in the review process. He lauded the Ministry of Mines and Energy for involving the Governance Commission and other key stakeholders in scrutinizing the draft act, calling the engagement timely and necessary.
Hon. Kesselly noted that while the implementation of laws is often gradual, policymakers remain confident in the long-term impact such reforms can achieve.
The workshop was held under the theme, “Strengthening Railway Governance, Open Access-Multi Users for National Development,” focusing on creating a framework that promotes equitable use and efficiency in Liberia’s railway sector.
Reaffirming the commission’s institutional legacy, the Executive Director outlined several achievements attributed to the Governance Commission. He said the commission has been instrumental in the creation of more than ten key public institutions, including the Liberia Land Authority (LLA), the Public Procurement and Concession Commission (PPCC), the Law Reform Commission (LRC), and the Internal Audit Agency (IAA) among others. These bodies, he said, reflect the GC’s role in institutionalizing accountability and good governance across government.
Participants at the workshop, including representatives from government, civil society, and development partners, applauded the Governance Commission for its continuous role in advancing policies that support Liberia’s transformation. Many described the commission’s input as critical to ensuring that the railway authority act aligns with principles of transparency, inclusivity, and national development.
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