MoCI sub office (RIA)
Commerce Ministry Tours Three Counties
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has begun an acquaintance tour of three counties as part of constructive efforts to have a better picture of operational challenges and other matters affecting the work of its inspectors in rural Liberia.
The four-day tour officially kicked off on February 25, and is expected to be concluded on the 28, 2026. The three Counties are Margibi, Bong, and Nimba.
The acquaintance tour began in Kakata City, Margibi County, where the MoCI delegation, comprising several members of the Senior Management Team (SMT), held discussions with the Inspectorate Division.
Speaking upon arrival, Acting Commerce & Industry Minister, Tarnue N. Jeke, said the visit was necessitated by the SMT’s determination to address operational challenges affecting its sub-offices across Liberia.
Mr. Jeke, who is heading the MoCI-SMT delegation, urged the head of the Inspectorate Division in Margibi County to provide an update about activities being undertaken as per the Ministry’s vision and mandate.
Acting Minister Jeke also briefed the group about ongoing efforts to train a number of inspectors from rural Liberia whose work will guide their colleagues regarding online business registration.
Two other SMT members who formed part of the tour- Deputy Commerce for Industry, Andrew Paygar, and Assistant Commerce & Industry Minister for Administration, Varney M. Sheriff, also made useful inputs during the interactive exercise.
Providing an overview, MoCI- Margibi Senior County Inspector, Mitchell Freeman, spoke about the need for logistical support.
Mr. Freemen made specific reference to laptops, a modernized reporting system that saves time through effective delivery, etc. He, however, pointed out that despite the challenges, they continue to actively engage the business community in Margibi County to ensure that their businesses are registered and that they should exercise honesty in their interactions with the public.
Mr. Freeman also told the MoCI -SMT delegation that another focus of the Margibi Inspectorate is price-tagging.
Before departing Margibi County, another acquaintance engagement was held with the Ministry’s sub-office at the Roberts International Airport (RIA), characterized by similar cordiality.
During the tour, the MoCI-SMT delegation will also interact with county authorities, local leaders, members of the joint security, etc, to further strengthen collaboration through teamwork.
