Mary Broh Can't Be Everywhere

Published:  28 February, 2008

For sometime now many people have spoken of a Liberian who has tried to make a difference when it comes to changing minds and attitudes. One thing is clear though, such people are not likeable in circles that refuse to change for the better. I had an opportunity to put Madam Mary Broh to a little test when I applied for passports for my grandchildren at the Foreign Ministry. When I got to the Passport Section, this lady was on her feet most of the time, making sure that people understood the new procedure for acquiring a passport. During my few visits at the Foreign Ministry, no one – I mean absolutely no one – asked for a penny to do anything for me. I pinched myself to confirm that I was still in Liberia. I was given an appointment for an interview at 8:30am. I said to myself, “but government workers do not report to work on time,” wondering if the workers at the Foreign Ministry would actually keep their appointment.

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