Pres. Boakai Announces Student and Faculty Exchange Programs Between Liberian and U.S. Universities
By: Sylvester Choloplay
Robertsfield, Margibi – August 26, 2024: President Joseph Boakai has announced the establishment of student and faculty exchange programs between universities in the United States of America and Liberia.
The Liberian Chief Executive made this disclosure upon his arrival at Roberts International Airport on Sunday, August 25, 2024, after his visit to the United States, where he delivered the keynote address at the 124th National Black Business Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
During his trip, President Boakai visited Clark Atlanta University, where he discussed plans to enhance Liberia’s educational sector.
He said the exchange programs will offer Liberian students and faculty valuable international exposure while promoting academic collaboration and the sharing of knowledge between the two countries.
“This initiative will strengthen Liberia’s education system, and we will closely monitor and support all aspects of these engagements,” President Boakai stated.
He noted that the program is expected to benefit students, educators, and institutions in both nations, contributing to a richer educational experience and fostering long-term partnerships.
Meanwhile, at the National Black Business Conference in Atlanta, President Boakai addressed a diverse audience of global black business leaders.
He called for substantial investment in Liberia’s key sectors, including agriculture, mining, energy, infrastructure, and real estate.
Emphasizing Liberia’s readiness for foreign investments, he outlined the significant opportunities available for development and growth, inviting investors to explore and seize these prospects.
The President is being accompanied by his Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, and his Minister of State Without Portfolio, Mamaka Bility. Other high-level officials from the Liberian government also accompanied him to the U.S.A.
The conference was organized by the National Business League and included key organizations such as the World Conference of Mayors, the National Black Chamber of Commerce, the National Alliance for Black Business, and Prosper Africa.
The conference brought together notable figures, including Dr. Ken Harris, President/CEO of the National Business League; Johnny Ford, Founder/President of the World Conference of Mayors; Ron Busby, President of the National Black Chamber of Commerce; and Charles H. DeBow III, CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce.
