MONROVIA – Eddie D. Jarwolo, Executive Director of NAYMOTE-Liberia has issued a clarion call to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to take bold steps toward inclusive national development by significantly increasing investment at the district level. In a statement released Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Jarwolo proposed an ambitious plan for the government to allocate at least US$1 million annually to each electoral district, a move he believes would jumpstart real development across the country and bring the County Development Agenda to life.
Jarwolo dismissed the current annual allocation of US$186,000 per county as insufficient and ineffective, arguing that such a figure is incapable of producing tangible impact or meaningful transformation in local communities. He asserted that the existing model fails to address Liberia’s pressing development needs and called for a complete overhaul of the way national resources are distributed and utilized.
“Mr. President, it is time to collaborate with the Legislators to invest more in the counties, districts, and communities through a district development council with strong oversight from the legislature,” Jarwolo stated. He emphasized that local governance must be reimagined with adequate funding, professional leadership, and creative, sustainable projects that can generate long-term benefits for Liberians at the grassroots level.
According to Jarwolo, Liberia’s natural wealth is abundant, yet the majority of the population remains in poverty because the country’s resources are not working in their favor. He believes that with smart planning and bold political will, Liberia can be made stronger, more productive, and more equitable for all its citizens.
Jarwolo tagged several key government officials in his message, including Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan, Deputy Speaker Richard Koon, and Senate Executive Committee Chairman Prince Moye, calling for their support in shifting development focus away from centralized control toward locally driven initiatives.
He concluded with a powerful reminder that democracy must not only be protected in principle but must also deliver in practice. “Democracy must deliver,” he said. “Stand up for democracy.”
Jarwolo’s appeal comes at a time when public dissatisfaction is growing over the slow pace of development and the disconnect between Monrovia and the rest of the country. His statement adds pressure on the Boakai administration to prove that its commitment to decentralization and accountability is more than just rhetoric.
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