President Boakai Meets UL Board of Trustees; Plans Meeting with University Faculty and Staff This Friday
Jun 20, 2024
The Republic of Liberia Executive Mansion, Monrovia, Liberia - President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., today, June 20, 2024, held a crucial meeting with the Board of Trustees of the University of Liberia at his Executive Mansion office.
The meeting featured the presentation of a list of members of the Search Committee which has been constituted to vet candidates and recommend top academics to be appointed by the President (the Visitor to the University) to head the University. The 11-member Search Committee is chaired by Archbishop Reverend Dr. Gabriel Blamo Jubwe and co-chaired by Ambassador Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh who once served as President of the University.
In updating the President on developments at the University, Board of Trustees Chairman, Grand Kru County Senator Numene T.H. Bartekwa recounted various meetings and engagements the Board has undertaken in response to tensions at the Institution. He cited meetings with the Faculty and Staff Associations and other constituent groups at the University in efforts to ensure the resumption of classes.
Responding, President Boakai recalled several moves he has made since his tenure as Vice President in efforts to source educational materials, opportunities, and finances for the upkeep and running of the University. He lamented that these efforts fell through due to failure to follow up.
Assuring Board members of his unwavering support and cooperation, President Boakai affirmed his firm commitment to working with them in fostering seamless operations and advancement at the University. He emphasized fostering a harmonious relationship between his Government and educational institutions to nurture an environment conducive for learning, innovation, and growth.
He underscored his shared vision for revitalizing Liberia's educational landscape to empower future leaders, scholars, and change-makers.
Concluding, President Boakai informed the Board that he would shortly meet with other key actors and stakeholders of the University to push for calm, harmony, and sustained peace on campus. He named the University Faculty and Staff Associations as among those he will meet shortly.
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