Leading By Integrity

It was an absolute pleasure to officially form part of the closing ceremony of the “National Cadet Program” (NCP) organized and funded by the Government (Ministry of Youths and Sports), United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and other partners.
In a brief remark at the Official closing ceremony of the “National Cadet Program” (NCP) as partners and host Institution, “Leading By Integrity” (LBI)
we did appreciated the Government (Ministry of Youths and Sports), United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and other partners, for creating the Space and Opportunity for the youths to Learn, Experience, Grow, Network and Explore in the larger society.

On the other hand, we are also encouraging National Government to increase the budgetary allotment for the (Ministry of Youths and Sports) in order to implement and to execute their function properly and timely, at the same time we also used this medium to remind the Government of her Promises, Plan, Intention and Commitment towards the youthful populace of our Country.

H.E. Amb. Joseph N. Boakai Sr. once said that- “The will be absolutely no business as usual” if concerns are not shown or improvement made to improve the livelihood of the young people, than there will be a need/reasons we will start to judge the Book by its Cover.

From all indication, the YOUTHS are actually facing serious Challenges; The Gov’t needs to pay knee attention.

“Leading By Integrity” (LBI) Says;
“There absolutely No Excuse for not doing the right Thing”

It was an absolute pleasure and honored yesterday to pay a courtesy visit at the British Embassy in Monrovia – meeting with Mr. Simon Tooth - British Charge D’Affares (British Embassy) after we “Leading By Integrity” (LBI) had received an official invitation.

My team and I were received in high spirit followed by a warm reception from Mr. Simon Tooth - British Charge D’Affares at the British Embassy. Upon our arrival, we firstly welcome, recognized and appreciated the British Embassy continues efforts and numerous contributions towards our Country and the economy at large.

As you all may be aware, It can be recorded that the decades the British Government have spent raising the economic walls of our economy have had a positive impact on the lives of many.

More besides, the British Embassy (Government) commitment towards Youths development/Capacity building, dedication to promoting Integrity, Accountability, Transparency, Honesty and Commitment align perfectly with our vision as integrity institution.

Basically, Our visitation - conversation was focused directly on and the following;
 Recognition
 Building Network – Strengthening and Tightening both Institution Relationship/ties with Commitment and Honesty
 Capacity Building – both locally and internationally
 Formulating Programs/Policy and future Project collaboration/implementation

In addendum to the conversation, Mr. Simon Tooth - British Charge D’Affares also express his genuine thought and concerned when it comes to Integrity, showing up the embassy wiliness, commitment and support in working along with “Leading By Integrity” (LBI) by promoting programs/activities, encouraging ethical practices, embracing transparency in our workings/our day today activities, being committed to what we do/concern about how we do it, and also being accountable for our actions, being entrusted with every little funds and properties given to us.

At the end of the visitation, As Executive Director of “Leading By Integrity” (LBI), I was able to closed on this note by conveying my deepest gratitude on behalf of the Institution, to Mr. Simon Tooth - Charge D’Affares of the British Embassy for affording us the Time and opportunity to crossed path. It was a perfect opportunity for us today as an emerging institution;

We find all of these contributions very much meaningful and vital towards building a society of genuine trustworthiness and integrity, where you and I can speak just one language — H O N E S T Y.

On the overall note, we did have a very fruitful, healthy and promising conversation while we still remain hopeful and optimistic as it relates to the actual visualization and implementation of our promises and commitment.
Remember;
“Integrity is all about doing the Right Thing especially when no one is watching you”

Message to the Government of Liberia headed by H.E Ambassador
Joseph Nyumah Boakai Sir.

President of the Republic of Liberia

On the occasion of the Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Drug abuse poses significant health challenges. Injecting drug use is a leading cause of the spread of HIV. In some parts of the world, he**in use and HIV have reached epidemic proportions. Drug control ?

Therefore it is an obligation on our part as Civil Society Organization (CSO) to join in the Fight as Campaigners in creating more awareness, discouraging our Disadvantage Youths about the consumption of Drugs and Reminding reminding Government their National Duties and Responsibilities as it relates to the Youthful Populace of our Country.

Drugs is threat National Development and a serious nightmare to the entire Youthful Population of our Country.

The illicit drug trade also undermines governance, institutions and societal cohesion.

Drug traffickers typically seek routes where the rule of law is weak. In turn, drug-related crime deepens vulnerability to instability and poverty.

To break this vicious circle, it is essential to promote development in drug-growing regions is work to achieve the MDGs and fight drugs must go hand-in-hand.
In seeking to eradicate illicit crops, we must also work to wipe out poverty.

Upon this backdrop, we as a Integrity Institution, we are urging the Government of the Republic of Liberia, precisely the (3 Branches of Government)

✓ The Legislature
✓ The Executive
✓ Judiciary
to strengthen integrity and reduce the corruption that facilitates the drug trade,
further more, the Government also need to be more Focus, Serious, and Honest in fighting the issue of drugs within the Country, we also acknowledge and appreciate their efforts under this regime...

Fellow Citizens,
On this Day of awareness/match Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking,
let us reaffirm our commitment to this shared responsibility within our Country, Communities, and among the family of nations.

Remember:

"Let See it, Let Say it, and Let's do it with Integrity"
Thanks..

Mr. Kemuel E Mabiah III

LEADING BY INTEGRITY
Executive Director