Africa-Press – Liberia. As the search for students and various nationals intensified in the wake of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the Government of Liberia has so far made great strives in getting its citizens from the crisis land.
As part of said endeavor, Liberia’s Ambassador to the European Union and the Benelux Countries, Isaac Nyenabo II, has arrived in Warsaw, Poland. The move by the Government is among other things aimed at providing safe passages and refuge for hundreds of Liberians, including students, fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.
Upon his arrival Ambassador Nyenabo held a face-to-face meeting with some of the Ukraine-based Liberian students and explained the efforts being made by authorities in Monrovia to ensure their safety and well-being, as well as possible evacuation.
Foreign Minister Dee Maxwell Kameyah joined the discussion via zoom and assured the students, on behalf of President George M. Weah, of the government’s fullest commitment to ensure that they are safe.
Moreover, the two senior government officials thanked the students including citizens of Liberia residing in Ukraine for their resilience they have exhibited thus far since the crisis.
Minister Kemayah informed the students that President Weah has instructed the Ministry of Education to laise with their families and create a database that will provide record on each and every student to enable the government adequately respond to their welfare.
In attendance were, Geraldine C. Kumakeh, Phlidora Matina Brown, Satu Freeman, Tithelma Eliza Martin, Kamara Louckmane, Martina Martin, Lisa B. Lomax, Gayflor Mulbah and Patricia Kpana Sheriff. Others are: Edelweiss Serene Mulbah, Taavi Jackollie, Dubard Jones, Augustine Nyumah, Henry Cooper and Mark Sheriff amongst other.
Ambassador Nyenabo has meanwhile informed the students that a NOTE VERBALE, dated March 2, 2022, was sent to the European Extended Action Service requesting a meeting with EU authorities in Warsaw.
At the same time, The Liberian delegation is expected to have a meeting with the European Permanent Representative in Warsaw on Friday, March 4, 2022 to discuss the situation of the Liberian students and what can be done to aid their humanitarian/repatriation needs.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Nyenabo is also expected to travel to bordering towns in order to assist students currently seeking entry into Poland, Hungary and other bordering countries.
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