Africa-Press – Liberia. The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah has set up Sub-Committees to aid the work of the National Bicentennial Steering Committee. Dr. Weah appointed chairs, co-chairs, and members of several subcommittees based on recommendations from the Steering Committee’s National Coordinator, Minister Nathaniel F. McGill, and National Chairman, Minister Ledgerhood Julius Rennie.
The subcommittees were appointed by the President on Saturday, October 30, 2021, and are tasked with planning activities for the successful hosting of the Bicentennial Celebration for the Republic of Liberia.
Primarily, the subcommittees are to design and execute strategies, programs, and activities for the successful hosting of national events planned to commemorate the Bicentennial of the Republic.
The subcommittees are expected to: • Convene meetings of its members weekly, confirming responsibilities and liaising closely with the technical secretariat in the development of its work program;
• Prepare a plan of action for each month and develop programs, including an estimate of any expenses expected, for approval by the National Steering Committee;
• Present reports either weekly or bi-weekly and recommend actions necessary for the steering committee’s endorsement or approval.
The Liberian Chief Executive congratulated members of the committees for their preferment for this significant national endeavor as their expertise and support in implementing a successful Bicentennial celebration are cardinal.
Sub-Committees of the National Bicentennial Steering Committee dubbed: “The Land of Return” are to begin work immediately. They include: History University of Liberia Chairman
Investment National Investment Commission -Chairman Ministry of Finance and Development Planning – Co-Chair Tourism Ministry of information – Chairman
LINTA – Co-Chair Heritage Liberia, FDA, Ministry of Commerce and industry, US Embassy, World Chimpanzee Foundation, Liberia Revenue Authority, Liberia Maritime Authority,
LACE, the Collective Society – Members Culture and Tradition Ministry of Internal Affairs – Chairman Ministry of information – Co-Chair National Traditional Council, Crusader for Peace – Members
Hospitality ( Lodging and Transportation) General Service Agency -Chairman Ministry of Foreign Affairs -Co-Chair Former US Congressman, Edward Royce (Responsible for US Assistance) – Ex Officio
LTA, Deputy Minister Andy Quamie – MYS, Monrovia City Corporation; National Social Security and Welfare Corporation, Ministry of Gender, National Transit Authority – Members
Diaspora Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs – Chairman Amb. George S. Patten – Co-Chair Protocol and Invitation Chief of Protocol RL – Chairman
Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs – Co-Chair Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Member Souvenir/Memorabilia Ministry of State – Chairman City Beautification
Monrovia City Corporation – Chairman Ministry of Public Works – Co-Chair PCC, GSA, LPRC, LRA, NPA, NASSCORP, MoD. LEC, LWSC, US Embassy – Members Security
Ministry of Justice – Chairman Ministry of Defense – Co-Chair National Security Advisor; Joint Security of Liberia, Executive Protection Service -Members
Religious Liberia Council of Churches – Chairman National Muslim Council – Co-Chair Providence Baptist Church, Grassroots Churches of Liberia – Members
Mobilization Ministry of Gender & Social Protection – Chairman Monrovia City Corporation -Co-Chair LTA, Crusader for Peace, Ministry of Youth and Sports,
Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Education, Federation of Liberia Youth – Members Health Ministry of Health – Chairman John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital – Co-Chair
National Public Health Institute of Liberia, Dental and Medical Association – Members Media, Marketing and Branding Ministry of Information Cultural Affairs & Tourism – Chairman Hester Baker – Co-Chair Press Union of Liberia, Liberia Broadcasting System – Members Sports Ministry of Youth and Sports – Chairman
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