Africa-Press – Liberia. The University of Liberia Alumni Association in the Americas (ULIBAAA) has installed and turned over to the UL Administration 85 solar-powered lights at a total cost of $24,085.00.
The solar-powered lights are installed along the walkway from the University’s Pre-clinical Dormitory on the Fendall campus in Louisiana, Montserrado County.
The turning-over ceremony was held at the University of Liberia Fendall campus. Dr. Rudolph M. Bropleh, ULIBAAA representative, proxied for Dr. Fatima Greaves-Kwekwe, National President of the ULIBAAA, and presented the “Light Up Fendall Project” on behalf of the ULIBAAA.
According to Dr. Greaves-Kwekwe’s statement, Phase One of the project, named Calvin T. Duwye Light Up Project, consists of installation of 85 solar-powered lights.
“We are especially grateful to Mr. Albert Forh and Power Solutions, Inc., who contributed $6,300.00 toward this effort. Their generosity and partnership have been instrumental in bringing this vision to life,” Dr. Greaves-Kwekwe noted.
The ULIBAAA president indicated that installation of these lights directly responds to long-standing concerns about poor lighting and campus security.
“By illuminating key walkways, the initiative will significantly reduce fear and create a safer, more secure environment for our students and the entire university community,” Dr. Greaves-Kwekwe added.
Additionally, Dr. Greaves-Kwekwe noted that the turnover ceremony seeks to show ULIBAAA members that their contributions have been responsibly and effectively used and to reaffirm ULIBAAA’s dedication to supporting the University’s vision.
The President of the University of Liberia, Prof. Dr. Layli Maparyan, said the donation of solar light is far more than a contribution of equipment. The UL President described the donation as a symbol of the enduring bond between the UL Alumni and their alma mater.
“It reflects a spirit of giving back, of lifting up, of lighting the path, quite literally, for the next generation of leaders and learners at the University of Liberia, especially our future medical practitioners,” Dr. Maparyan stated.
To make these lights a reality, Dr. Maparyan explained that members of the ULIBAAA Board visited the pre-clinical campus to survey the scene.
Following the visit, she noted that they went back home to organize this donation of solar lights that is worth over 24,000 United States dollars.
“That is the power of alumni… As we all know, reliable lighting is essential to ensure a safe, secure, and enabling learning environment.
These solar lights improve visibility and safety across this campus, especially in the evening, allowing students to study, walk, and interact in a more secure and conducive atmosphere,” she continued.
She assured ULIBAAA that this donation has already been put to immediate and impactful use.
UL Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Agnes Reeves-Taylor. said what ULIBAAA did was that it brought light in the darkness of that part of the campus, urging the rest of the Alumni to use this example as a momentum to propel all who have graduated and can claim their success today from the foundation that they built in the walls of the university.
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