By By: Staff Writer
Monrovia, Liberia – Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Sr. on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Wilmot Paye at his residence in Monrovia, in a meeting both sides described as centered on unity, peace, and collaboration for national development.
The visit, which the Vice President framed as “a younger brother paying a visit to his elder brother,” highlighted longstanding ties between the two prominent Nimba County leaders and was positioned as part of broader efforts to promote reconciliation and inclusive governance.
According to a statement from the Office of the Vice President, discussions focused on challenges facing Nimba County and the national development agenda. Both leaders emphasized the need for dialogue, cooperation, and collective responsibility in addressing issues affecting citizens while preserving the peace and stability Liberia continues to enjoy.
“Sustainable national progress can only be realized when leaders rise above differences and work together in the supreme interest of the Liberian people,” VP Koung said during the meeting. He noted that unity is indispensable to strengthening democratic governance, advancing reconciliation, accelerating economic growth, and improving the well-being of citizens nationwide.
Mr. Paye welcomed the visit and echoed the call for collaboration. He reaffirmed a shared commitment to promoting peace, fostering development, and encouraging greater cooperation among Liberians in pursuit of national progress.
Both leaders agreed that the future of Nimba County and Liberia hinges on continued dialogue, mutual respect, and placing national interest above individual or political considerations.
The engagement comes at a time when the Boakai administration has stressed inclusiveness and stakeholder engagement as central to its development agenda. The Office of the Vice President described the meeting as a demonstration of statesmanship and part of ongoing efforts to engage leaders across the country to strengthen national cohesion.
No specific policy commitments were announced following the meeting. Officials said the discussions were intended to reinforce channels of communication between leaders from Nimba and the central government.
The courtesy visit underscores the administration’s continued outreach to political and community leaders as it works to consolidate peace and drive development initiatives across Liberia’s 15 counties.
