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Zawya
11-02-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio Honored in Liberia for His Long-Term Military Prowess and Regional Statesmanship
His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has been awarded the 'Distinguished Service Order' by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, for his long-term military prowess and statesmanship in the region. The award ceremony took place at the country's 68th Anniversary Armed Forces Day celebration at the Barclay Training Centre in Monrovia. Performing the honors, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai commended President Bio for his service to regional peace and international security, which, according to him, 'is a source of enormous pride that reflects distinct credit upon himself, his family, his country, and the men and women of the Armed Forces of Liberia'. His Excellency Joseph Nyua Boakai Sr., President of Liberia, thanked President Bio for honoring his invitation to serve as Guest and Keynote Speaker of the country's 68th Armed Forces Anniversary celebration. He confirmed that since inception, President Bio was the first sitting president to have graced their celebration of their gallant men and women in the Liberia Armed Forces. President Boakai, on behalf of his government and the people of Liberia, assured President Bio of his government's unflinching support for Sierra Leone, while calling on Liberians and local and international partners to support the military in consolidating peace and stability in the country and the region. Giving his keynote address on the theme, 'Sustainable Peace and Security through Stakeholder Engagement: The Role of the Armed Forces,' President Bio reminded the gallant men and women of the Liberia Armed Forces that sustainable peace and security cannot be achieved without the steadfast commitment of professional and disciplined armed forces. He stressed that the army protects national sovereignty and is a pillar of democratic governance. 'History has shown us that when the military aligns with democratic values, nations prosper; when it deviates, societies falter. Your commitment to professionalism, respect for human rights, and collaboration with civil institutions will strengthen Liberia's democracy,' President Bio noted. The President informed the military that their positive contributions to their nation would set an example for the region and reassure the people of their unwavering commitment to democratic values. He encouraged them to remain steadfast, ensuring that their service is marked by integrity, patriotism, and a steadfast dedication to peace. 'Comrades, the people of Liberia look to you with trust. The region looks to you with expectation, and history will remember you for your steadfastness in upholding the principles of peace, justice, and democracy. Long live the armed forces; long live the Republic of Liberia; long live the Republic of Sierra Leone; long live the continent of Africa,' President Bio concluded. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State House Sierra Leone.
Zawya
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Liberia: President Boakai Declares Tuesday, February 11, Armed Forces Day, to be Observed as a National Holiday
His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia, has by Proclamation declared Tuesday, February 11, 2025, as ' Armed Forces Day,' and to be celebrated throughout the Republic as a National Holiday. The Proclamation further directs all military and paramilitary organizations within the Republic to organize and execute appropriate programs including parades and other ceremonies in recognition of the Day. According to a Foreign Ministry release, this year marks the 68th anniversary of the Armed Forces Day and will be celebrated at the Barclay Training Center (BTC) under the theme: 'Sustaining Peace and Security through Stakeholders' Engagement: The Role of the Armed Forces of Liberia.' According to the Proclamation, special attention and honor will be given to the veterans of the AFL and the Coast Guard who have seen active and experienced actual service therein and have upheld the tenets of democracy and human rights during services. The release further orders all Government offices, public and business houses to be closed on that day. The Proclamation is in consonance with an Act of National Legislature of the Republic of Liberia, declaring the 11th day of February of each year as Armed Forces Day to be observed as a National Holiday. The proclamation stresses that the Armed Forces Day celebration is also in recognition of the vital role the Armed Forces of Liberia plays in defending and protecting Liberia's Territorial integrity and its people from foreign aggression and upholding the social and Political Liberty of the people of Liberia as enshrined in the constitution of the Republic of Liberia. 'With the passage of the National Defense Act of 2008, the Armed Forces of Liberia remain steadfast in supporting the foundation for long-term security and economic development in Liberia, as well as fostering regional peace through peacekeeping missions for the consolidation of enhancing and strengthening democracy throughout the region ', the Presidential Proclamation declares. The Proclamation stresses that with the view to inculcate a sense of loyalty and patriotism in the citizens of the Nation, as well as to recognize the immense and sacrificial services rendered by the gallant men and women of the Armed Forces of Liberia for the protection of a free and democratic State, the government of the Republic of Liberia found it necessary to recognize the talents, services, patriotism, loyalty and gallantry for the upkeep of this Noble Heritage by those men and women who are now memorialized through the establishment of the Department of Veterans Affairs, as ordered by the Act of the National Legislature of Liberia of 22nd July 2008. The release also stated that Liberia has found it necessary to recognize the talents, services, patriotism, royalty and gallantry for the upkeep of country's noble heritage by those men and women who are now memorialized through the establishment of the Department of Veteran's Affairs as ordered by the Act of the National Legislature of Liberia of 22nd July 2008. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.
