Min. Kromah Terms Liberian Youths As Future Stewards Of Postal Services

By Salomie Weah 

 Ahead of the official celebration of World Postal Day, the Minister of Post and Telecommunication, Sekou M. Kromah has underscored the need to educate and empower the youths of Liberia terming them as future stewards to the country's postal services.

Speaking Monday September 23, 2024, at a press briefing in Monrovia, Minister Kromah also said that the youths are champions to channel communications in their respective communities.

According to him the World Postal Day continues to resonate deeply in Liberia, the nation postal system is not merely a means of delivering letters and packages, but an essential component to national infrastructure and plays a critical role in promoting social cohesion, economic development and access to information particularly in rural communities.

Commenting further on the forthcoming World Postal Day, the Postmaster General disclosed that this year’s event will be held in Gbarnga, Bong County on October 9 under the theme," 150 Years of Enabling Communication and Empowering Peoples Across Nations".

The celebration, according to him, is expected to bring together government officials, international experts, local community leaders, youths and representatives from the media to engage in meaningful discussions about the operations of Liberia's Postal services and its meaningful role to national development and society among others. 

Additionally, he disclosed that President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. will on that day issue a proclamation declaring October 9 a working holiday throughout the country as a way of underscoring the importance of the day. 

"As we celebrate this day, we reaffirm our commitment to enhancing our postal operations and ensuring that they effectively serve the needs of all Liberians," he added.

Minister Kromah emphasized that the theme of this year's Postal Day celebration encapsulates the essence of what postal services have meant to humanity over the past century and a half.

As the country prepares for such a momentous occasion, Minister Kromah extended an open invitation to the public to join the Ministry in celebrating the remarkable journey of 150 years by honoring the legacy of those who paved the way for this current operation in the postal services.

Established in 1969, World Postal Day, is intended to raise awareness about the importance of postal services in connecting people and communities across the globe and for 150 years now, postal services have served as vital lifeline, facilitating communication, commerce and social interaction.

It also has been instrumental in bridging distances, fostering understanding, and creating a sense of belonging among people from different nations and cultures