Monrovia, March 18 -- A formal atmosphere of transition and renewed commitment marked Tuesday's farewell ceremony of Bill McGill Jones at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, as the outgoing Deputy Minister for Administration officially concluded his service after nearly three years of reform-centered leadership.

The handover program drew senior officials, staff, and stakeholders of the ministry, as McGill Jones transferred responsibilities to Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan following his recent appointment by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. as Deputy Minister of State at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs.

In his farewell remarks, McGill Jones reflected on the progress achieved since assuming office in Febru...