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Changing Perspective -Ministry of
Public Works Makes headway in curbing Theft
By: Jesefu Morris Keita, Jr.
06 April, 2010
In continuation of its reform agenda, the Ministry of Public Works
through its Security Division for the past few months has engaged in
positive security maneuvering in an attempt to protect the agency’s
assets and products from theft by unscrupulous individuals both
internally and externally.
Speaking to journalists during the week when he turned over retrieved
fuel and a generator to the Ministry’s Procurement Division, the
Director of Security, Alexander K. Tweh cautioned staffs of the
logistics section to institute follow-up measures meant to ensure that
supplies are properly use to carry out the agency’s work instead of
being diverted to personal use.
He said under the current administration, there is absolutely no room
for the misapplication and theft of items intended to enhance the
on-going construction and rehabilitation of roads and bridges. He
therefore warned employees and would-be criminals to desist from
engaging in fraudulent activities including the sales of fuel, equipment
among others as they will be caught and forwarded to law enforcement
authorities. “Since coming to office, this administration has taken
quick and appropriate actions to ensure the safety of our Ministry” said
Director Tweh.
According to Tweh, since December 2009 the MPW securities have been able
to seize (229) gallons of fuel oil and 5-Kva generator. He said that,
this was the security Division own way of promoting the administration
of Minister Samuel kofi Woods and the government of President Ellen
Johnson Sirleaf. Tweh further noted that some of the criminals were not
employees of the ministry but managed to beat their way through the
system due to accomplice in the employ of the ministry. He added that,
some accomplice employees have been dismissed, others suspended for time
indefinite, with the rest taken to the Liberia National Police for
onward investigation.
Speaking of transparency and accountability, it has been reported that
sizable quantity of balances of materials that were supplied to the
engineering teams nation-wide are being returned to base after each
project is completed. The report cites many projects including Senji and
Nyanforla Bridges.
The Ministry of Public Works supplies system is now tightly controlled
and monitored, making it difficult for criminals and other bad elements
in society to make away with operational materials and products.
Director Tweh assured authorities of the Ministry that he and his outfit
will continue to work closely with law enforcement authorities,
procurement personnel, and internal auditors, to maintain the integrity
of the product supply chain.
It can be recalled that stealing and other forms of corruption occurred
during the building of the Jallah Town road, which caused the work to
become substandard and brought the downfall of the previous
administration. Minister Woods is leaving no stone unturned in making
sure that his administration performs to the expectation of the Liberian
people and nation.
Meanwhile, the Ministry Public Works Security Division is asking for the
public’s help in reporting any information regarding any fraudulent act
such as the illegal sale of fuel by calling (024200147) or by visiting
the Security Division, Ministry of Public Works.
Jesefu Morris Keita, Jr.
Director of Communications & Documentation
Ministry of Public Works
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