Following a review of the amendments, a new bill correcting the identified inconsistencies will be submitted to the National Legislature for passage into law. The elimination of the IPD will however be done with strict regulatory standards to ensure quality. A pending county tour to western Liberia was announced while cabinet received briefing on the ongoing voter registration process. Additionally, President Sirleaf has placed a 60-day moratorium on all foreign travel by officials of government effective February 2017. Those affected by the moratorium include the heads of all ministries, agencies and commissions along with their deputies and assistants.

Source: Daily Observer February 06, 2017 02:48 UTC