Joseph Boakai, Liberian VP receives honours from Gregory University, Uturu.

[FMINigeria]

                        The Vice President of Liberia, Hon. Joseph Bakoye accompanied by the Liberian Ambassador, Al Hassan Conteh was in Imo State on an invitation by the Chancellor of the Gregory University, Uturu with a Faculty of the University named after the VP of Liberia.

The Vice President expressed appreciation to Nigeria for being on the vanguard of Liberia's restructuring after many traumatic years of destabilization.

Hon. Joseph Boakai, said that Liberia has paid the ultimate price in defense of her citizens which has translated to the great friendship between Nigeria and Liberia that has generated enormous support in numerous ways. He added that Nigeria has given Liberia a better hope during the defiant days.

Boakai reiterated that apart from the restoration of Liberia, Nigeria is one of the countries to open aviation travels in Liberia. He said that his country is exploring opportunities in different sectors and believes that Nigeria will enhance more open doors for business co-operation.

He paid glowing tributes to Nigeria and thanked the private university for honouring him by naming a Faculty after him.

The Governor of Abia State, Chief Theodore Orji, thanked the Vice President for visiting the State which he said, is historic; adding that there has been wonderful rapport existing between the two countries.

The Governor said that the two countries have things in common, which is, mostly being saddled with the responsibility of fostering the unity of Africa and giving out the dividends of democracy to all.

He applauded the initiative of the private University for honouring the Vice President of Liberia, which he said, translated to our passion for education.

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[Folami David]

Receiving an honour from a university is always a very good thing to happen to anyone. Congratz to him big time.