MARGIBI COUNTY — Civil rights actor and Chief Executive Officer of the Siakeh Foundation, Amb. Thur Siakeh, has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to consider his experience and leadership in the government’s ongoing efforts to combat Liberia’s growing drug and substance abuse crisis.
Siakeh made the appeal in a message addressed directly to President Boakai following the decision of the Officer-in-Charge of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) to step aside at a critical point in the country’s fight against illicit drugs.
Taking an activist and public-service approach, Siakeh said Liberia’s drug crisis requires leadership grounded in integrity, professionalism, community engagement, and a clear understanding of the challenges confronting communities and young people.
“Your Excellency, I am ready to serve,” Siakeh told President Boakai, adding that he is prepared to contribute his experience in leadership, community engagement, compliance, and youth development to strengthening the LDEA and advancing the national response to drug abuse.
The civil rights activist stressed that his offer is not motivated by the pursuit of political office or personal gain, but by what he described as a willingness to serve the country at a critical time.
“I am not seeking an opportunity merely for a position; I am offering myself for service to country,” he stated.
Siakeh said, if entrusted with responsibility, he would advocate for stronger cooperation among the government, joint security institutions, communities, schools, civil society organizations, and international partners.
He identified drug-use prevention, effective enforcement, rehabilitation, public awareness, and community-based interventions as critical components of a comprehensive national strategy.
The Siakeh Foundation CEO also emphasized the need to place young people at the center of Liberia’s response to drug abuse, arguing that the country must confront the social and community conditions contributing to substance abuse.
“Liberia needs courageous leadership in this fight, and I am ready to answer the call,” Siakeh declared.
His message comes amid heightened national attention on Liberia’s drug situation and growing calls from civil society actors for stronger institutional action against drug trafficking and substance abuse.
Siakeh concluded by formally submitting his service and experience to President Boakai for consideration, pledging his commitment to what he described as a national cause: “For Country. For Our Youth. For a Drug-Free Liberia.”
