Monrovia, Liberia – The African Methodist Episcopal Zion University (AMEZU) on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, held its 34th Commencement Convocation in Vencent Town, Bomi County, graduating over 266 students in various disciplines. Teachers, parents, students, and well-wishers gathered to witness the milestone at the joyful and introspective ceremony, which honored the academic accomplishments of students who have successfully finished their studies in a variety of professions.
The keynote speaker for the 34th Commencement, Rev. Michael S. Bell, President and Elder of the Wilson District of the Cape Fear Conference A.M.E. Zion Church, USA, encouraged the graduates to “never settle for less,” to welcome change, and to use the knowledge they had acquired at AME Zion University to make a positive impact on their communities.
“You now possess the ability to empower others. Don’t keep your newfound knowledge to yourself. Tell others what you know, make your dreams come true, and help them get to where you are now,” he stated.
“Do not live in your yesterday; live in your today, because you have a great responsibility to change others and make a difference,” Rev. Bell said, urging the graduates to put their past behind them and concentrate on creating a brighter future.
He reminded them that real success involves more than just achieving personal goals; it also involves helping others and society as a whole grow and change. “You can change your world by embracing others and engaging with change,” said the elder of the Wilson District, Cape Fear Conference A.M.E. Zion Church, USA.
According to Rev. Emmanuel F. Johnson, I, the Global Village’s financial predicament and economic collapse caused the enrollment for the previous school year to drop from 1,650 pupils to 1,450. Rev. Johnson declared at the ceremony that the school will receive 40,000 books in early December to improve its library as part of a partnership with Book for Africa.
In addition to the introduction of computer programs at the graduate school, we are reintroducing computer programs at the Honor Graduate School for the upcoming academic semester. Additionally, “we are growing our cyber security and education program,” he continued.
With that, according to him, the school is aggressively revamping its college and farm project as soon as they conclude the layer remediation process.
Talking about infrastructure, AMEZU President disclosed that the institution is soliciting additional funding and resources to complete the twenty classrooms in Vencent Town, Bomi County. Moreover, he appreciated partners, government and stakeholders for their support towards the institution.
At the 34th Commencement Convocation, the over 266 graduates received degrees in various discipline to include, Divinity, Education, Agriculture, Criminal Justice, Labor Art and Public Administration.
Reported by: Prince Saah
