MONROVIA – On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Eddie D. Jarwolo, Executive Director of NAYMOTE-Liberia took to his official Facebook page to rally the youth of Liberia around the issue of corruption and its impact on their future. He called on young people to “Listen, Learn, and ACT,” emphasizing that over 75% of Liberians under the age of 35 are directly affected by corruption and poor leadership.
In response to this growing concern, a key event is set for Friday, February 28, 2025, at AME University. The Auditor General of Liberia, Hon. P. Garswa Jackson Sr., will engage over 100 students and alumni of the Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa). The gathering will focus on the operations of the General Auditing Commission (GAC) and how corruption hinders the equitable and sustainable development of the country by denying access to basic social services such as education, healthcare, and other essential needs.
This event, organized by NAYMOTE-Liberia’s YPLS Africa Alumni with support from the Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia, underscores the importance of youth participation in the fight against corruption. Jarwolo emphasized that young people must now seize the opportunity to understand the barriers corruption creates and take action towards a society free from its grip.
“The voices of young people are essential to the cause of a better Liberia,” Jarwolo wrote. “Now is the time for them to listen, learn, and take action.”
The event will take place at AMEU Campus, 34 Campus Road, and it is expected to be a significant step towards fostering a generation of young people committed to transparency and accountability in Liberia.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Liberia, the European Union in Liberia, UN Women Liberia, and the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) are also supporting this initiative.
