
28/07/2025
President Boakai To Commission A National Memorial, Declares Wednesday As National Day Of Prayer
By: Julius Konton
In an effort to recognize the services of peacekeepers and Liberians who help to secure Liberia's hard earned peace, and to promote genuine peace and reconciliation in Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai said his government will commission a National Memorial.
Among other things, he emphasized that the memorial will stand in honor of the victims of Liberia’s civil war and in solemn remembrance of the brave men and women of ECOMOG, the peacekeeping arm of ECOWAS, who gave their lives on Liberian soil for the sake of the peace of the Land.
According to him, the sacred monument will not only commemorate the fallen but will also serve as a call to conscience for generations to come, a powerful reminder that the peace they enjoy today was never free.
"It was earned through courage, paid for in sacrifice, and must be preserved by unity", he re-emphasized.
The Liberian leader reminded the gathering that from the founding of the nation, through seasons of trial and triumph, God has remained the guide and the source of the hope of the people.
"As we look to the future, let us embrace forgiveness of ourselves and one another, for it is only through reconciliation that we can fully heal and move forward as one people", he reechoed.
Taking more practical steps in said direction ,President Boakai also declare Wednesday, July 30, 2025, as a National Day of Prayer.
Delivery his independence day message, he call on all Liberians, partners, and everyone within the borders of Liberia to gather at their churches, mosques, and other places of worship to seek God’s face.
"We should ask for His continued blessing upon our land, and to renew our covenant for peace, unity, and a reconciled Liberia, he added.
According to him, the nation is moving forward and his government is building on the gains of the last two decades with focus and determination.
"We are improving Liberia’s image on the international stage and rewriting the narrative of who we are, as a people, and what our country stands for and at home, progress is visible, Our roads are improving, and even in the peak of this rainy season, taxis and commercial vehicles can reach Maryland and Grand Gedeh without the struggles of years past, Our farmers are producing more food, and the price of rice, vegetables, and other local produce has reached the lowest point in many years, he outlined.
Small, small, he pointed out that Liberia is marching toward a happy land by God’s command.
However, he was hasten to say that there is still much more to do.
While the economy is making steady progress, he acknowledged that domestic revenue remains limited while many families continue to feel the weight of high prices.
Transportation costs are too high. The prices of flour, sugar, and other essential goods continue to be a burden. Building materials are still expensive, making it hard for ordinary Liberians to construct homes and businesses.
This contradiction, where import costs have fallen yet market prices remain high, requires urgent attention, he noted.