By Samuel A. Hasay
MONROVIA – Mr. Arthur R.M. Becker the Project Officer, MEAs & NAP Technical Lead person at the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) says Liberia would like to extend a heartfelt gratitude first to the NAP Global Network Secretariat and all those who have contributed to the development of Liberia communication strategy, who began the ground work for the Liberia National Adaptation Plans. This momentous achievement would not have been possible without the collective effort and dedication of numerous individuals, organizations and the communities that were involved.
Speaking at the end of the two days technical review meeting for the development of Liberia’s National Adaptation Plans(NAPs) Communication Strategy in Monrovia, Mr. Becker said the First and foremost, we would like to express our deepest appreciation to the Government of Liberia for their unwavering support and commitment to effective communication. Their vision and guidance have been instrumental in shaping the strategy and ensuring it is ready for implementation.
He acknowledges the invaluable contributions of the communication team, both within the government and from various agencies, and media institutions. Their expertise, creativity, and tireless efforts have been crucial in formulating a comprehensive and impactful strategy.
He extends our recognition and appreciation to our international partners and donors who have generously supported the development of Liberia communication strategy.
Their financial assistance, technical expertise, and collaborative approach have been pivotal in achieving our goals. Financial assistance for this strategy was provided by the government of Ireland.
“We are also grateful to the media organizations, both national and local, for their cooperation and partnership. Their role in disseminating accurate and timely information to the general public cannot be overstated. We are indebted to their professionalism and dedication in furthering the objectives of our communication strategy”. He disclosed.
Also Speaking Mr. John Forkpa Kannah National consultant of NAP acknowledged the focus groups, community leaders, and individuals who participated in the feedback and consultation processes. Your invaluable input has helped shape the strategy to better serve the needs of the Liberian people.
Mr. Kannah expresses our appreciation to all the citizens of Liberia. Your interest, engagement, and trust in our communication efforts have been a constant source of motivation. We remain committed to serving you and ensuring that your voices are heard and want Participants to take two- days to focus on the technical review and look at the documents carefully.
The two days technical review workshop was funded by the Canadian Government, The United States through the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the Depart of Foreign Trade.
The two days technical meetings were attended by several sector specialists and media of the Liberian Media.