Monrovia - Catholic Bishops Conference of Liberia (CABICOL) has said that the Land Rights Bill is crucial and should properly be reviewed before it is passed into law. CABICOL said the bill must protect the rights of women and youth to own, manage and transfer land; contain accountable safeguard for community land ownership. “Our attention was therefore drawn to the Land Rights Bill during our meeting. “We welcome the government’s pro-poor agenda, which resonates with social teachings of the Catholic Church calling for preferential option for the poor. “Our dear young people, please volunteer your time, energy and even little resources for the service of your Church and nation.

Source: Front Page Africa April 17, 2018 06:33 UTC