Africa-Press – Liberia. The Liberia Local Empowerment for Accountability and Development (LEAD) Project has donated items valued at approximately USD$ 70,000 to the Office of the Ombudsman.
Monrovia, Liberia, May 9, 2025: The donation which includes two vehicles, two laptop computers, and a range of office furniture and equipment, was formally presented during a ceremony held on Thursday May 8th, 2025, in Monrovia.
It aimed at bolstering the Office of the Ombudsman, operational capacity and reinforcing its anti-corruption mandate across the country.
Speaking at the handover, George Akl, Chief of Party for the LEAD Project, highlighted the importance of the donation as the project approaches its closure.
He noted that supporting key institutions like the Ombudsman’s Office is essential for sustaining the progress made in promoting transparency and accountability in Liberia.
“As the project comes to an end, we are pleased to leave behind vital tools that will strengthen your capacity to carry on with your mandate,” Akl said. “We are both sad to be concluding this important initiative, but also happy to ensure that our partners are better equipped to continue the work we began together.”
Akl emphasized that the donation would not only benefit the Ombudsman’s Office but also support other key institutions that have partnered with the LEAD Project throughout its implementation.
Receiving the items, Cllr. Findley Kangar, Head of the Office of the Ombudsman, expressed gratitude for the timely support, which he described as a major boost to the institution’s limited resources.
“We are deeply appreciative of this donation. It comes at a crucial time when our office is challenged by logistical constraints,” Kangar said. “While we regret the short tenure of the LEAD Project, we remain hopeful that the tools provided will enhance our effectiveness in addressing issues of accountability and good governance.”
He added that the donated items officially valued at $70,000, although some of the equipment may have depreciated due to usage during the project’s implementation, The LEAD Project, which has been instrumental in promoting governance reforms and transparency in Liberia, is concluding its operations.
He says, As part of its closure process, assets are being distributed to key partners and civil society organizations that have played pivotal roles in supporting its mission.
“This is not a goodbye, but a continuation of the legacy we built together,” Akl concluded. “We will remain partners and friends in the fight for accountability and integrity in Liberia.”
Meanwhile, The Office of the Ombudsman is expected to use the donated resources to enhance its oversight functions, particularly in investigating and addressing cases of corruption and abuse of power in Liberia.
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