Integrity Idol 2015 is a nationwide citizen campaign to highlight the most honest government officials in Liberia. Every day, for the next five days, The Bush Chicken will feature a short bio and a video of each finalist. Anyone can vote for their favorite idol.
The competition aims to generate debate around the idea of integrity and demonstrate the importance of honesty, personal responsibility and accountability as well as inspire a new generation to be more effective public servants.
Today’s featured finalist, Oliver Kuson, is committed to improving the education of children in Maryland County’s remote Barrobo district. He said he has held the post as an unpaid volunteer since 2009. He travels daily by foot to schools throughout the district to keep track of student and teacher attendance and to talk to students and their families about the importance of staying in school. “I love this community, I love my people, I love the people of Liberia,†he said. “So I’m still in the field, regardless of whether I’m on pay or not.â€
Click here to vote for Oliver Kuson and other finalists. Voting ends on December 13, at midnight GMT.
Featured photo courtesy of the Accountability Lab. Disclosure: Accountability Lab provides financial support to The Bush Chicken.