The Bureau of Public Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Monrovia, Liberia
DAILY NEWS SUMMARY FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
President Sirleaf’s last address at the United Nations General Assembly and t he two-week training for 25 Senior Internal Auditors being conducted by the Internal Audit Agency are s tories dominating the local dailies subscribed to today .
DOMINANT STORIES
In Her Final Address To The United Nations General Assembly, Liberian President Brings Closure To Her Presidency EJS’s Last Goodbye
The FrontPage Africa newspaper says two impactful addresses heralded the start of the 72nd United General Assembly Tuesday – U.S. President Donald Trump spoke at the world body for the first time since his election, and Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Africa’s first woman head of state bid farewell, marking the historic closing of one of the high points of her presidency, a much-heralded foreign policy. “Today, I address you for the last time as I bring to closure my two terms of elected office. Liberia is just 22 days away from historic legislative and Presidential elections." "It will mark the first time in 73 years that political power will be handed over peacefully, and democratically, from one elected leader to another. This paves the way for the next generation of Liberians to lead the country into the future”, President Sirleaf said. bFor Pres. Sirleaf, the 72nd Regular Session of the United Nations General Assembly is being convened at a time of historic transition in Liberia; one she says is taking place during a period of acute challenges to our global order.bSirleaf averred that this year’s UNGA theme, Focusing on People – Striving for Peace and a Decent Life for all on a Sustainable Planet, aptly captures a universal aspiration.
Related Captions: Prez Sirleaf Bids UN An Emotional Farewell (Daily Observer), “Democracy is on the March in Liberia”…President Sirleaf Tells UN (INSIGHT)
IAA, Partners Train Auditors
The Internal Audit Agency with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has begun two-week training for 25 Senior Internal Auditors. The training is intended to prepare Internal Auditors for certified Exams/programs that will help them get to the next level in their careers. The 25 senior internal auditors are expected to sit the (Certified Internal Auditor) CIA Part One Exam – Internal Audit Basics. Internationally recognized, the CIA training will develop the knowledge, acumen, and leadership ability of the staff members and demonstrate IAA’s strong commitment to professionalism in the practice of internal auditing in Government. Speaking at the training, UNDP Deputy Country Director for Programme Cleophas Torori stressed that the role of Internal Auditors is critical to capacity development and ensuring integrity, transparency and accountability in Government, reports the New Dawn newspaper.
Related Captions: 25 Internal Auditors get Training to Boost Professionalism (Daily Observer), 5 Internal Auditors Get Training-To Boost Professionalism (In Profile Daily)
OTHER STORIES
Global Forum Head Visit Liberia
Ms. Monica Bhatia, Head of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes is visiting Liberia as guest of the Liberia Revenue Authority. (LRA). INSIGHT newspaper.
Liberia’s Second Best Secondary Student Receives Accolade
According to INSIGHT newspaper, Lorpu A. Flomo, 2016/2017 graduate of the William Booth High School has been honored for her excellent performance in the 2016/2017 Liberia Senior High School (LSHSCE) administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Student Flomo was rated as the best student in the Salvation Army Liberia & Sierra Leone Command School System and the second best in the Republic of Liberia for the 2016/2017 School Year. The Salvation Army Liberia & Sierra Leone Command on Monday, September 18, 2017 honored Student Lorpu A. Flomo, along with all Valeditorians and Salutatorians of The Salvation Army William Booth and Len Millar High Schools. Students Flomo obtained the second highest T-Score amongst 31,212 candidates who sat this year’s National Examinations.
World Lottery Official Concludes Summit In Liberia
An official of the World Lottery Association (WLA) on September 18, 2017 held daylong roundtable discussion with an anti-graft institution and stakeholders in the gaming and betting sector, including the financial Intelligence Unit, National Lottery Authority (NLA), the Liberia Football Association, the Ministry of Youth, and Sports betting companies in the country respectively. Mr. Thierry Pujol, who is outgoing Chairperson of WLA on Security and Integrity, was in the country as part of his West African nation tours, following similar visits to Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria and Ivory Coast, reports In Profile Daily.
Related Caption: World Lottery Official Concludes Day-Long Summit In Liberia (Heritage)
WaterAid Hosts WASH Sector Review In Sierra Leone
The In Profile Daily reads that a three-day meeting on Water Sanitation and Hygiene, WASH advocacy, service delivery and governance activities in Sierra Leone and Liberia, and began September in Bo, Sierra Leone. Hosted by WaterAid Liberia and Sierra Leone, the mid-year review gathering in intended for representatives from partnering organizations to review and reflect on their past and ongoing performances and plans. According to the daily, the meeting focuses on activities carried from April to September; highlighting achievements, challenges, lessons learned and what can be done to overcome the challenges including budget constraints when implementing planned activities.
LNP Nods At Peaceful Conduct In Electoral Process Thus Far
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has given thumbs up to the peaceful manner in which political parties and candidates are conducting themselves in the campaign process. Speaking on the UNMIL Radio « Coffee Break » on Monday, Police spokesman Sam Collins noted that the electoral processes, including the launching of campaigns across the country, are « going on very well, » adding that there has been no report of violence at any of the campaign rallies across the country. The Police spokesman pointed out that the police will continue its interaction with various segments of the Liberian society through the Carter Center to remain peaceful in these electioneering processes, adding that the police is now going from community to community along with the Carter Center giving the citizens updates on police operations as they relate to the upcoming elections, reads the FOCUS newspaper.
AfDB, Brazil To Train African Youth In Cassava Processing
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Brazil-Africa Institute (BAI) have launched the Youth Technical Training Program (YTTP) − an initiative that aims to train young African professionals in research and technology transfer, contributing to local capacity development. The Daily Observer says the YTTP initiative is sponsored under the South–South Cooperation Trust Fund (SSCTF) and will consists of an array of professional development schemes to meet diverse needs of African countries by utilizing Brazil’s technology, skills and knowledge. Focus areas include agriculture and rural development, health, education, information and communication, infrastructure, and the creative industry. As part of this initiative, both parties on Thursday, September 14, announced the commencement of training of African youth for rewarding careers in cassava processing.
Related Caption: AfDB , Brazil To Groom African Youth In Cassava Processing (FOCUS)
EPA Snatches ‘Best Regulatory Agency’ Award
According to the Daily Observer , Madam Anyaa Vohiri, CEO of Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was overwhelmed when organizers of ‘Liberian CEO, Business and Leadership Awards’ called her on stage twice to receive two separate awards — one for the EPA and another for herself The daily says the EPA was rewarded with Liberia’s ‘Best Regulatory Agency of the Year’ Award for her stance over the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) and Liberia Telecommunication Authority (LTA), while she was provided Liberia most prestigious corporate award. The award, according to the organizers, demonstrates Madam Vohiri’s efficient leadership ability at the Environmental Protection Agency.
Related Caption: EPA Gets Flowers For Good Performance (INSIGHT)
TD Joseph & Associates Hope to Partner With Legislature to Enact Income Tax Laws
A local accounting firm, the T.D Joseph and Associates LLC, CPAs has being launched with a vision of becoming a household name in the accounting industry in the very short-run. This dream according to Mr. Theo Dekonty Joseph, the firm is an outcome of the leading and successful role they have played in the accounting industry in Liberia for more than twenty-five years. The FrontPage Africa newspaper reads that in the same line of vision Joseph said, it is his ardent hope to grow T. D. Joseph & Associates from a historic beginning to a truly great accounting organization, ranking foremost among the leading firms of Liberia, and eventually, West Africa, Africa and the world - in the very near future.
