APPOINTS AMBASSADOR Dr. AL-HASSAN CONTEH AS ACTING PRESIDENT
Monrovia, Liberia – Dr. Julius J.S. Nelson has been removed from his role as President of the University of Liberia, effective immediately, by President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr.
In his capacity as the university’s visitor, President Boakai made this decision after holding multiple discussions with the board of trustees and other university stakeholders.
Concerns about how the university is managed have been voiced by the public and student body on numerous occasions. The Student Unification Party (SUP) recently staged a number of protests in support of the school’s reopening.
Since August of last year, the UL has been unable to operate a year-round academic program, which the general public views as a dishonor to the public domain.
In order to solve the problem, President Boakai held series of meeting with the Faculty Association, the university board and members of the House of Legislature. After the meetings and consultations, President Boakai has relieve Dr. Nelson of his position as president of the state run university, UL.
