Liberia’s Minister of National Defense, Honorable Major/General Daniel D. Ziankahn, Jr., (Rtd) extolled President George M. Weah for constructing, renovating and dedicating a horde of new buildings for AFL Soldiers at various military bases around the Country.
The Defense Minister said the ongoing Presidential Projects being undertaken at various military barracks around the country served as a major boost to the wellbeing of the men and women of the Armed Forces of Liberia, and their dependents.
Minister Ziankahn stated, “The construction and renovations of key military facilities around the country will greatly address the issues of housing affecting the AFL.”
He said personnel of the Armed Forces of Liberia are facing constraints in the area of housing, stressing that the Ministry of National Defense and the AFL are delighted with the President’s intervention.
The Minister further requested more funds to continue the process of mitigating the decongestion problems being experienced in various military barracks.
“The RIA MP Detachment Barracks will provide the manpower to protect the Roberts International Airport which is one of Liberia’s critical infrastructures,” the Minister iterated.
The Defense boss qualified the construction and renovation of military facilities around the country as more important because the protection of critical infrastructures enshrined in the 2008 National Defense Act of Liberia is dependent on some of these facilities.
President Weah described the move as a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to improve the living standards and welfare of the brave men and women of the AFL and their families.
During the brief ceremony, President Weah noted that the dedication of various newly-constructed and renovated buildings on various military bases of the country serves as a stark reminder of the commitment he made as Commander in Chief during celebrations of last year’s Armed Forces Day.
“On that occasion, I pledged to prioritize the well-being of our gallant soldiers and their families. I promised to provide the necessary resources to enhance their living conditions and ensure their welfare, despite budgetary constraints and competing demands,” the President recalled.
