President Boakai Commends Women’s Role in Nation-Building, Receives ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians and Sierra Leone Health Delegations
President Boakai said Liberia’s legal framework has created opportunities for women to advance and reach their full potential. He assured that his administration will continue to support women’s empowerment, describing investment in women as critical to the nation’s development.
The Liberian Leader made the remarks on Thursday when he received a delegation of the ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA) at his Rehab Community Offices in Paynesville.
President Boakai commended Liberian women serving in key government positions, noting their contributions to national progress. He emphasized the importance of education in expanding women’s opportunities and strengthening their impact on society.
The President assured the delegation of his Government’s support for programs and initiatives that promote women’s advancement and participation in leadership.
The delegation was led by Representative Moima Briggs Mensah of Salala District. Other members included Sierra Leonean Parliamentarian Mabinty Fatama Funna and Nigerian Parliamentarian Blessing Ehiwario Samuel Atiri.
President Boakai Receives Sierra Leone Public Health Delegation
In a related development, President Boakai received a high-level delegation from Sierra Leone’s National Public Health Agency, led by its Executive Director, Brigadier-General Professor Foday Sahr.
Professor Sahr is in Liberia to deliver the keynote address at the Emmett A. Dennis National Scientific Conference, convened by the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo Town.
During the meeting, Professor Sahr highlighted the shared public health challenges facing Liberia and Sierra Leone and stressed the need for stronger regional cooperation and health infrastructure to respond effectively to public health emergencies.
He also proposed the establishment of a trust fund to support timely responses to disease outbreaks and other health emergencies, noting that such a mechanism could help minimize delays associated with bureaucratic procedures.
The Sierra Leonean delegation was escorted to the President by Dr. Sia Wata Camanor, Officer-in-Charge of NPHIL.
In response, President Boakai said his administration was making efforts to improve the country’s health sector and strengthen its capacity to address the numerous challenges confronting the nation.
The Emmett A. Dennis National Scientific Conference is being held under the theme, “Strengthening Health Security in Liberia through Research and Innovation.”
