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Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>Liberia\u2019s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has urged Liberians to shift their attention away from political divisions and focus on national development, stressing that the country\u2019s progress depends on collective effort and unity.<\/p>\n

Ngafuan made the call Tuesday during a birthday luncheon organized in his honor at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), where senior management, directors, staff of the ministry and a few invited guests gathered to celebrate the occasion and recognize his leadership.<\/p>\n

In an emotional and reflective address, the finance minister expressed deep appreciation for the support and presence of colleagues and friends, describing the moment as both humbling and inspiring.<\/p>\n

\u201cI take note of what the Comptroller and the Accountant General just said, but I\u2019m overwhelmed and I feel very blessed to see this assembly of genuine people\u2014friends, colleagues, workmates, and Liberians generally who have come to wish me happy birthday,\u201d Ngafuan said.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on his life journey, Ngafuan credited perseverance and divine guidance for his achievements, emphasizing that faith and hard work have remained central to his success.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s one principle I have\u2014hard work plus the grace of God,\u201d he said. \u201cYou know, I\u2019ve been lucky, I\u2019ve been blessed. And I\u2019ve stretched myself, but it\u2019s not by might, it\u2019s not by strength; it\u2019s by the grace of God.\u201d<\/p>\n

The finance minister also spoke candidly about difficult moments in his life, recalling times during Liberia\u2019s turbulent years when he faced serious threats to his safety.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt a tender age, I\u2019ve gone through the valley of the shadow of death,\u201d Ngafuan said. \u201cA lot of times it has been His grace that has carried me through.\u201d<\/p>\n

He revealed that during those challenging periods he was once declared wanted and forced into hiding in various parts of Monrovia.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you\u2019ve been declared wanted, your picture is up there,\u201d he said. \u201cEven being in jail would have been a better outcome for you. You had to go underground\u2014Smart Road, West Point, even behind Ashmun Street here.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Ngafuan, those experiences allowed him to understand Liberia from different perspectives and strengthened his commitment to national service.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou understand this society, this totality, and God has helped me to go through different events,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve seen it from multiple vantage points.\u201d<\/p>\n

Using the opportunity to address broader national issues, Ngafuan warned against excessive political hostility and urged Liberians to prioritize development above partisan rivalry.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur country is small,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd I usually say this\u2014it is through development that we unite our country.\u201d<\/p>\n

He emphasized that development projects such as infrastructure and electricity benefit all citizens regardless of their political affiliations.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn development we should have cross-party stakeholders,\u201d Ngafuan said. \u201cBecause of the roads we build, nobody will ask for a political party. The light we give is for the people.\u201d<\/p>\n

To illustrate his point, Ngafuan compared politics to football rivalries where supporters sometimes develop strong loyalties that cloud broader perspectives.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes the political thing is just like a football game,\u201d he said. \u201cIf you are a Barcelona person, it would be hard during those days to like Ronaldo because he played for Real Madrid. But if Ronaldo had joined Barcelona, you would like him.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that many political disagreements are superficial and should not undermine national cooperation.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople who hate you politically don\u2019t really hate you,\u201d Ngafuan said. \u201cIf you support them, they like you. Most of the political things are on the periphery.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ngafuan also revealed that ahead of Liberia\u2019s 2023 elections he wrote an article\u2014yet to be published\u2014raising concerns about whether politicians truly remember the people who help them win office.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wrote a piece which I haven\u2019t released yet,\u201d he disclosed. \u201cI titled the piece, \u2018Would You Make Them Win Us Too?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

According to him, the message was directed to candidates seeking public office.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe people who dance for you, who chant for you, who stand in long lines for you and make you win\u2014when you win, would they win?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n

He stressed that elected leaders must ensure that ordinary citizens benefit from governance during the period between elections.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo when you win, would they win?\u201d Ngafuan repeated. \u201cThe people are in the middle, and sometimes they forget that they themselves should be winners.\u201d<\/p>\n

The finance minister also shared that he initially had no intention of returning to government after the 2023 elections, despite providing advice and support during the transition period.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen the election happened, I was clear I didn\u2019t want to be a part of the government,\u201d he said. \u201cI came for the inauguration, and I assisted the president, gave some advice.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ngafuan said he even requested that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai allow other professionals to take the opportunity to serve.<\/p>\n

\u201cI begged the president\u2014let me go,\u201d he said. \u201cLet us allow some of the other professionals to take the opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also recalled that when he left the Ministry of Finance in 2012, he never imagined he would one day return to the same institution.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I left the Ministry of Finance in February 2012, I never ever felt that in the wilderness of things I would be coming back to the finance ministry,\u201d Ngafuan said.<\/p>\n

During his remarks, Ngafuan placed significant emphasis on mentoring younger professionals and encouraging them to pursue leadership roles in government.<\/p>\n

\u201cI see a lot of young professionals here,\u201d he said. \u201cIn them I see future finance ministers.\u201d<\/p>\n

He noted that he himself once served as one of the youngest members of Liberia\u2019s cabinet under former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had the privilege as the youngest member of the cabinet\u2014age 35 or 36,\u201d he said. \u201cThe average age there was about 54, and I was sitting among what in football language we call the \u2018Galacticos.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Ngafuan stressed that younger professionals should not be discouraged by doubts about their abilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have to give a new generation a chance because we have new leaders who must replenish ourselves,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Sharing lessons from his time as a lecturer, Ngafuan narrated the story of a struggling student who initially scored only 17 percent on two tests but later improved significantly after being encouraged to work harder.<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst test\u201417 percent. Second test\u201417 percent,\u201d he said. \u201cBut in the last test, the guy stretched himself and scored about 62 percent.\u201d<\/p>\n

The experience, he explained, reinforced the importance of determination and self-belief.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t have to be perfect,\u201d Ngafuan said. \u201cDo your best. If you are a C student, don\u2019t refuse to earn a B just because you cannot earn an A. B is better than C.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ngafuan reminded staff that their work at the Ministry of Finance carries enormous responsibility and has direct consequences for the lives of Liberians.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are the Ministry of Finance,\u201d he said. \u201cWe can literally make people live and we can literally make people die.\u201d<\/p>\n

He explained that timely decisions by the ministry can ensure critical services such as electricity supply to hospitals, which can determine whether patients receive life-saving treatment.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust by doing our job, electricity will be in the hospital at the right time for an operation and somebody will live,\u201d he said. \u201cBut by slow walking and acting lazy, the hospital could be deprived and somebody could die.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the minister, every employee of the ministry plays a vital role in national development.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe whole country has entrusted this ministry to you,\u201d he told the staff. \u201cEven if you\u2019re a janitor here, you are important.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ngafuan concluded by reaffirming the government\u2019s commitment to strengthening Liberia\u2019s economy and improving the lives of its citizens.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll try our best to grow the economy,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are on course.\u201d<\/p>\n

He thanked President Boakai, his colleagues in government, and the staff of the Ministry of Finance for their dedication to national service.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not for political parties\u2014it\u2019s for Liberia,\u201d Ngafuan declared.<\/p>\n

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