Press Release: Tuesday, February 27, 2024: The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Amin Modad has taken his drugs test, coming out with smiles.
The Commerce and Industry Minister took the drugs test on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Wellness Partners Clinic located along the Bishop Francis Avenue in Congo Town.
The decision by Minister Modad is in accordance with Liberian Chief Executive Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s call for officials of government to undergo examination for drugs.
It can be recalled that during his Annual Message to the country on 29th January, 2024, President Boakai declared drugs and other substance abuse as a National Health Emergency and called on government officials to join the fight against the menace.
“The drug epidemic, especially the use of “Kush,” in our country is an essential threat eating away the future of our children and the country. We must stand up and face the national security risk together,” President Boakai pointed out.