Office Hon. Engine JM Kollie Bong County District #5 Representative

14/11/2024

18/05/2024

18/05/2024

Breaking News!

In a significant development, nine high schools senior students in B**g- Electoral District 5 have received a record donation of two hundred fifty thousand Liberian dollars from honorable Eugene J. M Kollie.This generous allocation is in recognition of honorable Kollie's commitment to supporting and promoting educational activities in the district.

The generous donation of two hundred fifty thousand Liberian dollars aims to recognize the hard work and dedication of senior students to showcase exceptional performance in the WASSCE examination. It's evident that this act of generosity serves as a beacon of hope for the schools and their diligent students.

Speaking at the ceremony, the honorable Representative of the fifth district of B**g County highlighted the importance of nurturing and celebrating academic achievement among the youth. The Representative emphasized the need to invest in the educational aspirations of the future leaders of the nation, providing essential resources to ensure continued success.

Also remarking at the occasion, the students through their leaders praised honorable Kollie and said " we are not surprised at all because it is not the first time for honorable Kollie to remember us without even telling him and we pray that God supplies him with more." The students expressed!

This generous act by Representative Kollie serves as a source of inspiration, supporting the aspirations of the next generation. We commend the Representative for this remarkable gesture, and we extend our congratulations to the high schools and their exceptional students. We will also continue to pray and wish them a successful pass in WASCE examination.

16/05/2024

We again today append our signature for the second time, to the amended version of the War and Economy Crimes court to be established in Liberia.

16/05/2024

At least 50 bundle of zinc entered the district last night to repair the damage caused by this tropical cyclone called storms.

16/05/2024

It was a great moment to have accompanied the Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. J. Fonati Koffa , and to have formed part of an event marking the official welcoming of the All China Students federation to Liberia through the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Monrovia.

Held under the Theme: Friendship Exchange Reception of China Africa Students' Organization. The program seeks to strengthen Africa China Solidarity and a movement of collaboration and Partnership among Liberian and Chinese students who are studying together in China.

As Speaker Koffa told the Students, it's our hope that we continue to get engaged and strengthen diplomatic relations with China and other Nations in order to provide an enabling environment for Liberian Students to accrue more opportunities to acquire foreign education in China and other Countries.

The Chinese ambassador to Liberia, Mr. Yin Chengwu, has again made his commitment to the Liberian people of constructing the overhead bridge in Monrovia, renovation of the LBS and many other developments.

The program brought together Students' groupings, States actors, and other meaningful Liberians throughout the Country and the Africa.

16/05/2024

Having a built-in best friend is one of my biggest blessings.

Happy birthday to my all-time best buddy, Hon. Saah Foko.

16/05/2024

We today participated in the Launching of the Regulatory Database Management System with the African Development Bank, (AfDB).

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It is with great pleasure and honor that I stand before you today to celebrate the official launching of the Regulatory Database Management for Liberia's Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC). As a lawmaker, I am delighted to be invited to this momentous occasion that marks a significant milestone in our nation's pursuit of an efficient and transparent regulatory framework for the electricity sector.

Before I delve into the importance of this database management system, let me take a moment to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all those who have contributed to the realization of this initiative. The LERC team, in collaboration with various stakeholders, has worked tirelessly to design and implement this comprehensive database management system. Their commitment is commendable, as it underscores their belief in creating an enabling environment for sustainable energy development in Liberia.

Today's launch marks a crucial turning point in our efforts to ensure reliable and affordable electricity access for all Liberians. A robust regulatory framework is vital for attracting private investments, fostering competition, ensuring quality services, and protecting consumer rights within the electricity sector. At the heart of such a framework lies accurate data collection, analysis, and dissemination - which is precisely what this database management system aims to achieve.

This system will not only streamline data collection processes but also enhance data integrity by reducing manual errors. It will provide real-time access to critical information required by market participants such as investors, consumers, regulators themselves, and other relevant stakeholders. By embracing technology-driven solutions like this one, we are paving the way toward greater transparency and accountability within our regulatory environment.

Furthermore, having accurate and up-to-date information at our fingertips empowers decision-makers with evidence-based insights necessary for effective policymaking. This database management system will enable us as lawmakers not only to identify challenges faced by market players but also to develop targeted solutions that promote growth while prioritizing consumer welfare.

The launch of this Regulatory Database Management System underscores our steadfast commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable Clean Energy for All. We recognize that reliable electricity supply is pivotal not only for economic growth but also for improving livelihoods across our beloved nation.

With improved data management comes enhanced capacity-building opportunities – empowering regulators with valuable insights into industry trends while equipping them with tools needed for effective monitoring and enforcement. By doing so - we create an environment conducive to investments while fostering fair competition among market players.

I would like to express my deepest appreciation once again – firstly -to LERC officials who have spearheaded this project; secondly -to all stakeholders who have collaborated on its development; thirdly- to my fellow lawmakers who share my vision of transforming Liberia's electricity sector; lastly -to each one present here today whose support signifies your belief in a brighter future powered by sustainable energy practices.

Let us celebrate today as not just another milestone but rather as an opportunity where we can collectively embrace innovation through technology-driven solutions that will shape Liberia's energy landscape long into the future!

16/05/2024

Fellow constituent members of District # 5, B**g County, greetings!

In fulfillment of his constitutional duty guaranteed under article 54-56 of the Liberian constitution, H. E Joseph Nyumah Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia has recently constituted an Assets Recovery Team.

The Team, according to the President, is expected to drive an asset recovery policy and lead the charge for the identification, location, recovery, and retrieval of public resources and properties believed to have been converted to private use by past and present public actors.

It is important to note that we frown on corruption in every aspect as we are knowledgeable that undetected and unchecked corruption in both the public and private sectors can cause serious damages including undermining public trust in government and wasting public resources and money.

We note with conscience that globally, the World Economic Forum has estimated that the cost of corruption is about US$2.6 trillion per annual. The impacts of corruption disproportionately affect the most vulnerable people in society and this is against accountability and the rule of law.

Widespread corruption deters investment, weakens economic growth, and undermines the rule of law. We, as public officials need to demonstrate high level of commitment to processes that promote good governance even if we think these processes are going to affect close associates of ours.

In as much as we welcome the fight against converting public resources to private use through the setting up of an Assets Recovery team, we would like to encourage the President to extend the mandate of the Assets Recovery period beyond the last six (6). This, we believe will demonstrate fairness, transparency and deemed the process wholistic and void of witch-hunting. This move will further point to the President’s willingness to run a government that prefers one group of people over the other, especially through our collective fight against corruption.