IPNEWS: President Weah mandates all government entities to seek his approval on expenditures; says this is meant to safeguard the misuse of the country’s resources during the transition period.

President George Weah has instructed all government entities to seek approval from his office on expenditures aimed at safeguarding the misuse of the country’s resources during the transition period.

In the notice on Tuesday, he said all payments of bonuses and service allowances to directors, deputies, and all other officials of similar standings in the employ of state-owned enterprises, commissions, and agencies must meet the approval of his office.

President Weah noted that the notice is intended to safeguard state resources during the transition period given the current financial and economic situation of the country.

The Liberian leader also stressed that expenditures saved for salaries, and allowances for daily operations of government ministries and agencies in the tone of US$10,000 and above must be approved by the president’s office.

In a communication addressed to all government entities, President Weah stated that the measure would curtail the misuse of state resources during the transition period and further instructed all ministries, agencies, commissions, and SoEs to adhere to his directive effectively.