BROOKLYN PARK, MINNESOTA – Liberia’s Senior Senator for Montserrado County in the 55th Legislature, Saah H. Joseph, has issued a passionate call to Liberians living abroad to return home and actively rebuild the nation’s shared patrimony.
Senator Joseph spoke over the weekend at the hands-on and Barber Business Center in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, a vibrant residential and commercial city home to thousands of Liberians. Senator Joseph assured attendees that Liberia is on the right path toward recovery and national transformation.
“It is time for diaspora Liberians to return,” Senator Joseph stated. “When the history of Liberia’s reconstruction is written, let it reflect your contribution. Be part of the narrative that helped shape a new future for our country.”
Responding to audience concerns regarding national security, the Senator emphasized that maintaining peace and safety is a collective responsibility.
“Security is everyone’s business. Our national security apparatus is working around the clock to ensure safety for all. It took 14 years to destroy Liberia; rebuilding will take time, patience, and shared effort,” he said.
Addressing the current economic difficulties many citizens face, Senator Joseph attributed the public’s perception of stagnant growth to the recent election cycle.
“For nearly two years, the country was in campaign mode. Money flowed freely, fueling temporary economic activity. Now that the elections are over, the reality of rebuilding a sustainable economy is setting in,” he noted.
“The Unity Party-led government under President Joseph Nyumah Boakai is focused on restoring economic discipline, not just in government but in the lives and pockets of everyday Liberians, especially our hardworking market women, pen-pen boys, petty traders, and the citizenry at large.”
Senator Joseph urged his audience to remain hopeful and supportive of national efforts.
“Do not waver. The government is doing all it can to restore Liberia’s dignity and return it to its rightful place as a beacon of hope for Liberians and humanity.”
In closing, Senator Joseph warned that “business as usual” must end if Liberia is to build a better future.
“The nation’s integrity is on the line. Donor and investor funds must no longer be squandered with impunity. This is a time for accountability, vision, and responsibility. If we are to empower the next generation to hone their skills and compete not only in Liberia but globally, there must be no room for error.”
Senator Joseph’s remarks formed part of a broader initiative to galvanize the Liberian diaspora toward greater involvement in national development.
