Commits To Appoint Liberia’s Ambassador To Italy
Monrovia, Liberia – In order to propel the country’s growth, President Joseph N. Boakai has reinforced his administration’s commitment to repositioning Liberia by highlighting the need of having a workforce with education and skill.
In a meeting with the Italian Liberian community on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, President Boakai presented his plans for utilizing Liberia’s human resources overseas, especially its student population, to further the nation’s development.
In order to support the development of relations between Liberia and Italy, the Liberia Leader also announced his intention to name a Liberian ambassador to that country.
President Boakai speaking to his audience many of whom were students pursuing higher education, he recognized the sacrifices Liberians make to further their education.
President Boakai emphasized how critical it is to foster an atmosphere that invites talented Liberians living overseas to return home and take part in nation-building.
Liberia’s population’s skills and knowledge are essential to the country’s progress. We have to make sure Liberians, wherever they may be, feel accepted and inspired to come back home and contribute their knowledge and skills.
It was revealed by President Boakai that there are about five thousand Liberians residing in Italy. He underlined the importance of attracting foreign partners to Liberia in addition to its own population.
According to President Boakai, wealthy nations are more willing to grant student visas when they learn that graduates want to return home and put their newfound knowledge to use.
In order to regularize their residency statuses, the Liberian leader asked the Liberian population in Italy to collaborate closely with the Liberian Embassy in Rome.
The Liberian community in Italy, especially the students, have been praised by Madam Theresa Peters, Counselor at the Liberian Embassy in Italy, for their peaceful and crime-free stay.
She vowed to continue working in the best interests of Liberians residing in the nation on behalf of the Embassy. Additionally, a number of students expressed worries regarding difficulties getting or renewing visas, and as a result, they called for the opening of an Ivory Coast consulate to assist in resolving these issues.
However, in response, Jerolinmek Piah, Minister of Information, gave the community the assurance that the Liberian government will work with pertinent ministries, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education, to solve the issues.
The government’s commitment to enhancing the circumstances for students studying overseas was reaffirmed by Minister Piah. Senior authorities like Presidential Aide Terrence Woods and Agriculture Minister Alexander Nuetah also attended the meeting.
