Monrovia, Liberia – The president of the University of Liberia Student Interim Leadership, J. Blio B. Tingban, is calling on the national government to boost the university’s budget for smooth operation in order to protect the dignity of students on its campuses.
The group president claims that university students have been forced to protest for infrastructure improvements, faculty salary payments on time, and other benefits. As a result, they are pleading with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to provide academic programs efficiently, maintain proper sanitation, among others for an improve system.
She asserted that, the University of Liberia can overcome these ongoing difficulties provided there is a substantial and well-organized budgetary allocation that takes into account the institution’s urgent demands.
“The University of Liberia isn’t your typical university. It serves as both a microcosm of society at large and the cradle of the country’s future. This university now has over 20,000 students enrolled. A figure too big to be minimized and ignored.”
“To ascertain the actual amount of money needed to maintain the University each fiscal year, a thorough financial review including specialists and appropriate accountability procedures is essential, Mr. President and Members of the 55th National Legislature. The National Budget must appropriately reflect these numbers. Our decision as student leaders is rooted in pragmatic steps and mechanisms aimed at placing greater emphasis on education, which remains one of the key pillars of this administration.”
The University of Liberia students conveyed a strong desire to succeed and acquire knowledge. They declared that they are still steadfast in their desire to provide high-quality education.
“We will start to see real development in the education sector through sufficient and ongoing support if these recommendations are handled seriously and sincerely. We hope that this vision may be achieved by your cooperation and intervention with the National Government, other stakeholders, and government officials Mr. President. Your support in this admirable and sincere appeal to put an end to the University of Liberia’s fragmentation and stagnation will be much appreciated by the students.”
