Paynesville – A current memorandum issued by A. Byron Chappie, Comptroller of the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS), has addressed issues raised by Director General Eugene L. Fahngon relating to the administration of the establishment’s petty money.
By Selma Lomax [email protected]
The memo, dated December 11, 2024, seeks to make clear misunderstandings between the 2 relating to current directions on petty money allocations.
In his memo, Chappie assured Fahngon that he had by no means refused to conform along with his directions. He confirmed receiving a written directive on November 18, 2024, from Fahngon, instructing a rise in petty money from $500 to $1,500 to accommodate the rising operational wants of the broadcaster.
Chappie additionally acknowledged Fahngon’s verbal request for an extra $750 to be stored within the Director General’s workplace for office-related bills.
The Comptroller, nevertheless, defined that upon receiving this verbal request, he had knowledgeable his speedy superior, Hon. Thomas F. Guwor, Deputy Director General for Administration, who instructed him to carry off on any motion till his return.
When Guwor returned, the 2 visited Fahngon’s workplace to debate the problem additional, and Guwor prompt that Fahngon submit a proper written request for the $750 or for the Accounts Department to set the quantity apart for the Director General’s workplace use.
Chappie reiterated that his actions had been consistent with greatest practices, which dictate that the person of petty money can not additionally function its custodian.
He assured Fahngon that he would by no means deliberately disregard his directions and expressed his ongoing dedication to working cooperatively with the Director General.
The memo was additionally shared with the Deputy Director General for Administration, the Human Resources Department, and filed for record-keeping functions.
This inside correspondence, nevertheless, comes amidst rising tensions on the LBS following Fahngon’s controversial choice to unilaterally dismiss Joseph Sayon, the Workers Union President.
The dismissal has sparked outrage amongst employees, with many viewing it as an assault on the worker’s rights. Several deputies on the state broadcaster have distanced themselves from Fahngon’s actions, labeling the choice as authoritarian.
In a public assertion through Facebook dwell, Fahngon defended his management, stating that the opposition from LBS staff stems from the reforms he’s implementing on the state broadcaster since his appointment by President Joseph Boakai final yr.
The ongoing dispute between administration and employees highlights the deepening inside divisions on the Liberia Broadcasting System, elevating questions on the way forward for governance and management on the nationwide broadcaster.