04/10/2025
Distinguished guests, honorable guest speaker, Grand Kru County Caucus, Honorable County Superintendent, county leaders, representatives of the twelve traditional communities' youth, religious leaders, incoming youth leadership, fellow colleagues, special invitees, distinguished ladies and gentlemen,
I, Bestman Nyean, Grand Kru County Interim Youth Chair, stand before you this evening with a sense of pride and accomplishment. It's an honor to address all of you as I mark the end of my tenure hopefully tomorrow, and I'm humbled by the opportunity to express my gratitude and reflections.
First and foremost, I want to extend my deepest appreciation to my team, my colleagues, and coworkers who worked tirelessly alongside me during this tenure. Your dedication, passion, and commitment to our shared vision for the youth of Grand Kru County have been the driving force behind our successes. I'm particularly grateful for your efforts in the just-ended election, which was conducted with transparency, fairness, and integrity. Your hard work and commitment to ensuring a smooth electoral process have earned my highest admiration, and I'm proud of the way we came together to ensure that the voices of our youth were heard.
Together, we've navigated challenges, overcome obstacles, and achieved milestones that will forever be etched in the history of our county's youth development. Your collective efforts have not only made our team stronger but have also inspired a sense of unity and purpose among our youth. I'm grateful for the trust you've placed in me, and I'm proud of what we've achieved together.
As I reflect on our journey, I'm reminded of the numerous challenges we faced. From logistical hurdles to bureaucratic red tape, we've encountered our fair share of obstacles. However, through perseverance, creativity, and a steadfast commitment to our goals, we've managed to maintain peace, unity, and stability in our county. This achievement is a testament to the strength of our team and the resilience of our youth.
To the incoming leadership, I offer these parting words: the baton has been passed to you, and the expectations are high. I urge you to uphold the peace, unity, and stability that we've worked tirelessly to maintain. We're more than willing to collaborate with you, sharing our experiences and insights to ensure the continued progressiveness, forwardness, activeness, and proactiveness of our beloved Grand Kru County. As you embark on this new chapter, remember that the youth of Grand Kru County are counting on you to deliver results, to inspire hope, and to create opportunities that will shape the future of our county.
I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to the twelve traditional communities' youth for their cooperation and coexistence during my tenure. Your support has been invaluable, and I'm honored to have worked alongside such dedicated and passionate individuals. Our collective efforts have demonstrated that, even in diversity, we can find common ground and work towards a shared vision.
To the Grand Kru County Caucus, Honorable Superintendent, and other county leaders, I humbly recommend that we consider upgrading the Grand Kru County Technical College to a Community College. This initiative would provide our youth with enhanced opportunities for higher education and skills development, empowering them to contribute more effectively to our county's growth and development. Furthermore, we, the young people of Grand Kru County, are in dire need of financial assistance to pursue our educational goals. We kindly appeal to the Caucus to consider providing financial aid to support our academic endeavors.
I also wish to extend an invitation to our Monrovia-based youth from the twelve traditional communities to join us in this advocacy. Together, we can amplify our voices and work towards a brighter future for all young people in Grand Kru County, regardless of their location. Let us stand united in our quest for progress and development.
As I conclude my remarks, I want to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your presence and support. To my fellow colleagues, I thank you for your camaraderie and shared commitment to our county's youth. To our distinguished guests, I appreciate your esteemed presence here today.
May the outgoing sun symbolize the end of our tenure but also illuminate the path for our successors. May the incoming leadership be guided by wisdom, courage, and a deep commitment to the welfare of our county's youth.
Thank you, and may God bless Grand Kru County.
Bestman Nyean,
Grand Kru County Interim Youth Chair.
