Written by Robert J. Clarke, Jr.
Monday, 19 July 2010
Source: Star Radio Liberia
The Executive Mansion has released the itinerary of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s activities for this year’s Independence Day celebrations.
Presidential Press Secretary Cyrus Wleh Badio disclosed Monsignor Father Robert Tikpor serve as this year’s National Orator.
Monsignor Father Tikpor is Pastor Emeritus of the St. Kizito Catholic Church.
Mr. Badio said President Sirleaf will officially kick off the celebrations Tuesday with the dedication of the newly renovated University of Liberia Fendell Campus.
He said President Sirleaf will also dedicate newly constructed low-cost housing units in Walokor Town, near Fendell the same day.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Liberian Leader will host an investiture ceremony to confer distinctions on a number of citizens and distinguished personalities.
According to the Executive Mansion President Sirleaf will depart Monrovia Thursday for Nimba County where the official celebrations will take place.
While on her way to Nimba, Madam Sirleaf will dedicate the Agricultural Technical Demonstration Center in Bong County.
Madam Sirleaf will then dedicate the Tappita Hospital, Nimba Community College, markets, schools, and administrative buildings among others as part of her Nimba tour.
Meanwhile, the Executive Mansion says the security measures put in place by the Special Security Services have nothing to do with national security threat.
Presidential Press Secretary Cyrus Wleh Badio told reporters, the measures are only intended to provide maximum protection for the President and other VIPs.
Mr. Badio said the measures are also intended to stop the constant intrusion of the Presidential convoy by unauthorized vehicles.
The Executive Mansion said President Sirleaf expresses her complete confidence in the safety of Nimba County as the venue for the Independence Day celebrations.
At the same time, President Sirleaf and her cabinet Saturday ended a retreat focusing on three priority areas including roads, energy, and ports.
The Director of the Cabinet said the ministers presented papers on the level of implementation made thus far and the challenges they are faced with.
Dr. Momo Rogers said President Sirleaf considers the three priority areas as the gateway to sustainable growth and economic development for Liberia.
