By Mensouhn Mendin
Pastor Paul Kollie, of the Divine Love and Salvation Church at A.B Tolbert Road, told Blaze Daily News that the prayers that are offered by churches and mosques are reasons for the rapid fight against drug in the Liberia.
Many churches in Liberia hold massive crusades, revival and other services with loud instruments and band that most times overwhelm the communities in which their host the services.
But Pastor Kollie said all that is to besiege God to protect the nation.
Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA announced sweeping measures to regulate the use of loudspeakers and curb noise pollution across the country. The regulation targets churches, mosques, nightclubs, street DJs, and other establishments that generate excessive noise.
The Executive Director the of the EPA, Dr. Emmanuel K Urey Yarkpawolo, said during a press briefing at the Ministry of Information that the move follows growing public concern over uncontrolled noise levels in both urban and rural communities.
“We are urging bars, religious institutions, and entertainment centers to be mindful of the noise they produce,” Dr. Yarkpawolo stressed during the question-and-answer segment. “Noise pollution is a serious environmental issue, and Liberia cannot afford to ignore it.”
The Agency disclosed that there have been continuous disturbances in cities of Montserrado by businesspeople and religious groups, indicating that it violates the rights of peaceful citizens across the country.
Prior to the announcement by the EPA, several Liberians took to their Facebook pages frowning on the constant disturbances of entertainment centers and places of worship during night hours, terming it as total embarrassment in public spaces.
Speaking further, the Devine Love and Salvation Ministry Pastor is also urging authority at the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency to work with community leaders in tackling drug usage and abuse across the country.
“Drug abuse and trafficking can be curtailed if only the LDEA can work with community leaders,” Pastor Paul emphasized. He noted that the recent leaked audio is an indication that the LDEA has failed Liberians in eradicating drug abuse and trafficking.
