{"id":87639,"date":"2026-02-12T19:47:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T19:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/pro-tempore-urges-senators-to-wear-made-in-liberia-attire"},"modified":"2026-02-12T19:53:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T19:53:40","slug":"pro-tempore-urges-senators-to-wear-made-in-liberia-attire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/pro-tempore-urges-senators-to-wear-made-in-liberia-attire","title":{"rendered":"Pro-Tempore Urges Senators to Wear Made in Liberia Attire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>The President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence, has mandated that all senators and staff wear Made-in-Liberia African attire during every Thursday session.<\/p>\n<p>The directive is intended to support local artisans and designers by encouraging the use of traditional Liberian fabrics such as lena, kpla, and country cloth.<\/p>\n<p>According to a Ministry of Information release, Senate Pro Tempore Lawrence stated that the move is expected not only to promote Liberian culture but also to contribute to the country\u2019s economic growth. She emphasized the importance of supporting local industries and noted that the decision aligns with the Senate\u2019s ongoing commitment to promoting Liberian-made products.<\/p>\n<p>Lawrence added that the initiative is likely to be welcomed by local designers and artisans and to provide a significant boost to their businesses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Liberia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Liberia. The President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence, has mandated that all senators and staff wear Made-in-Liberia African attire during every Thursday session. The directive is intended to support local artisans and designers by encouraging the use of traditional Liberian fabrics such as lena, kpla, and country cloth. 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