Postal Ministry to decentralize operations
Liberia’s Post Master General and Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Jackson E. Doe, is seeking the involvement of county superintendents of the 15 sub-political divisions in a bid to stretch out postal activities throughout the country.
Speaking at the 132nd anniversary of the Universal Postal Union UPU, held at the ministry yesterday, Minister Doe appealed to superintendents to assist the Post & Telecommunication Ministry in setting up offices in the counties.
He said government was committed to improving the postal system to adequately serve the public and urged local authorities to assist in the mail delivery service.
The UPU 132nd anniversary was celebrated under the theme, “Reaching Everyone, Everywhere”.
The Post Master General said the protracted civil war, which destroyed every aspect of the society, greatly affected the postal system, saying it was the concern of government to ensure that the nation’s postal services are on par with international standard.
He said in order to make sure that services reach to the rural areas, every mechanism developed by that ministry should be supported by all, emphasizing that communication plays a vital role in national reconstruction and reconciliation.
Minister Doe said the exercise was part of the ministry’s 150-day deliverables.
In an effort to enhance quality postal services throughout the country, a new postage stamp, which sale took effect on Monday, was launched in Monrovia prior to the UPU anniversary. A youth letter writing competition was also launched and would continue until February next year.
Speaking on behalf of President Sirleaf, Foreign Minister George Wallace said the Liberian Government remains committed to the policy and objectives of the UPU, stressing that the government was determined to raise Liberia postal system to international level.
Commenting further, Amb. Wallace said the youth letter writing competition, which is being coordinated by the Ministries of Education and Posts and Telecommunications, was important for Liberian Youths since it would help to develop their intellectual capacity.
He said investing in the young people was essential because it would prepare them to take over from where the older ones would stop in national development and leadership.
Amb. Wallace called on citizens to compliment the efforts of the President in ensuring that international gestures continue to come to Liberia.
