Monrovia The newly formed Board of Directors of Liberias Environmental Protection Agency has pledged its unflinching backing to Prof. Wilson K. Tarpeh, the Executive Director, as they strive for the Agency’s goals.
The Board headed by Chairman Rupel Marshall made this commitment during its first meeting after it was established by President George M. Weah last week.
He said, “We join you within our terms of reference to do what needs to be done to enhance and make an impact within our borders and beyond them.”
He stated that he was able to speak at many schools within a few days of his appointment. He encouraged students to establish environmental clubs.
Let’s be bold and promote the creation of environmental clubs in schools and communities. They will be an auxiliary and partner in the work of EPA. We must hire students and community dwellers who will work under the EPA management to make these entities and persons ambassadors of EPA.
Tuesday, April 19, was the date President George Weah established the Board of Directors of EPA. Rupert Marshall (private sector) was elected Chairman and Wilson K. Tarpeh was Secretary.
The President has appointed Mr. Samuel D. Tweah Jr., Minister Finance and Development Planning, and Madam Mawine G. Diggs Minister of Commerce and Industries. Frank Musa Dean, Minister for Justice, and C. Mike Doryen Managing Director Forestry Development Authority.
Cllr. Cllr. Dr. Julius S. Nelson is President University of Liberia. Ms. Kotati Karnga is a prominent citizen.
In his opening speech, Marshall praised the support given to the EPA by both national and international governments. With the approval of the Board, he announced that he would soon begin courtesy visits with potential partners to strengthen the EPA’s relationships to enhance its work.
He also urged the Executive Director to form sisterly relationships with some the cleanest cities on the African Continent in order to learn from them, and to apply the lessons learned.
Let’s go and see it for ourselves. Let’s bring along students, scientists, administrators, and other people who sell in our markets. This will allow us all to learn from fellow Africans about how to improve sanitation and beautification, and create an environment that is safe for Liberians and the rest of the world.
