The Assistant Minister of Information for information services Abu Kamara has called on members of the Federation of the Liberian Mandingo Association (FELMAUSA) to close rank with their fellow compatriots to move the country forward.

Minister Kamara made the remarks when he addressed the audience at the King Sao Bosso Lecturec series held at the ACANA in Philadelphia on Saturday, November 17, 2007.

He recounted numerous contributions made by the past great leaders such as King Sao Bosso Kamara and hosts of others whose contributions towards socio- political and economic development of Liberia were enormous to be ignored.

The out-spoken Liberian official noted that most Liberians would not oppose the calls for the history of Liberia to be rewritten, because according to him a lots of things have happened in the past decades and that it was only fair that proper records are made for the posterity to judge for themselves.

Minister Kamara who spoke on the theme: COMMUNITY SOLIDARITY WITH A PURPOSE stressed the need for a clear defined goal in order to provide a sense of direction for the members of the organization.

He explained that after years of destructive conflict in Liberia, Liberians should see themselves as a group of actors and actresses auditioning for a place in the movie to transform the society from an economically impoverished, socially decadent, and politically polarized, intellectually bankrupt to a wholesome functioning and productive society.

The youthful minister expelled rumors that certain ethnic groups in the country were being marginalized due to their tribal affiliation." Let no one deceive you that you can be denied of position that you deserved because of one’s ethnic or political affiliations'"

Minister Kamara emphasized that there are growing realization on the part of Liberians that in order to rebuild the country, there has to be a collective efforts to accelerate the pace of progress being made on a daily basis."

"The Liberia you knew from fifteen to twenty years ago is different from Liberia of today. The question of which tribe you belong to is becoming less important on a daily basis. Indeed, the focus is now being shifted from that of ethnic hegemony and parochialism to that of nationalistic spirit that brings all of us together as a people to live and work in peace and harmony"

The Liberian Assistant minister pointed out that what really matters in post-war Liberia was to have men in women who are competent and professional, because according to him, the post war reconstruction efforts would not become a reality unless we have men and women in the position of trust capable of discharging their duties in satisfactory manner.

Minister Kamara admonished Liberians in the Diaspora to rise above peculiar interests and disentangle themselves from the stranglehold of those attitude and behaviors that perpetuate division amongst them.

Earlier, Minister Kamara addressed the Mayor’s Commission on African Caribbean Affairs in Philadelphia.

He told the members of the commission that Africa was a land of opportunities waiting for the right people to come and explore those opportunities for the benefits of the people in the continent and beyond.

Specifically, the Assistant minister described Liberia as on of success stories among the post conflict countries in the world. “After years of devastating civil war, Liberia is now a democracy with vast majority of our people having a direct say in the decision making process".

Commenting on the investment opportunities in Liberia, Minister Kamara revealed that all necessary measures are being taken by the Ellen administration to create a favorable atmosphere to attract investors.

Minister Kamara thanked the United States government for the numerous supports being given to the Liberian government towards the reconstruction efforts.

Meanwhile, the chairman of the Mayor’s Commission in Philadelphia, Hon. Stanley L Straughter expressed appreciation to Minister Kamara for his remarks at the meeting.

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