Auditor General P. Garswa Jackson has underscored the importance of transparency and accountability in public financial management while engaging with students at the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) University.
The event, held on Friday, February 28, 2025, brought together over 100 students and alumni of the Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa) to discuss the role of the General Auditing Commission (GAC) in promoting good governance.
In a statement on his official Facebook page on Saturday, March 1, 2025, Jackson expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to interact with the students, describing their enthusiasm and commitment to fighting corruption as “admirable and inspiring.” Despite his demanding schedule at the GAC, he said he was glad to accept the invitation, highlighting the growing interest among young people in combating corruption as a positive sign for Liberia’s future.
Jackson emphasized the GAC’s critical role in enhancing public sector accountability through regular audits and practical recommendations to improve financial management systems. He stressed that corruption deprives citizens of essential services such as education and healthcare, further deepening social inequalities.
The symposium, organized by NAYMOTE-Liberia’s YPLS Africa Alumni with support from the Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia, aimed to strengthen youth participation in the fight against corruption. The discussions focused on how corruption undermines equitable and sustainable development and the need for collective action to hold public officials accountable.
On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, NAYMOTE-Liberia’s Executive Director Eddie D. Jarwolo took to his official Facebook page to encourage young Liberians to confront corruption head-on. In his message, he called on the youth to “Listen, Learn, and ACT,” emphasizing that over 75 percent of Liberians under 35 are directly affected by corruption and poor governance.
“The voices of young people are essential to the cause of a better Liberia,” Jarwolo wrote. “Now is the time for them to listen, learn, and take action.”
