Monrovia, Liberia – Africa Global Logistics Ladies (AGL) has donated US$11,700 to the John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFKMC) to support the expansion and renovation of its Pediatric Outpatient Department, a move aimed at improving access to lifesaving care for children across Liberia.
By Claudius T. Greene, Jr., contributing writer
The announcement and groundbreaking took place on September 25, 2025, at JFKMC’s conference hall in Sinkor during the second edition of AGL Solidarity Day – an annual event observed by more than 23,000 AGL employees across Africa to promote solidarity, responsibility, and social impact.
Delivering special remarks, Mr. Rémi Ayikoué Amavi, AGL Country Director, said the donation reflects the company’s deep commitment to Liberia’s health sector.
“Every year, our employees come together to demonstrate what it truly means to live by our values of solidarity, responsibility, and commitment to society. This is not just a ceremony – it is a moment of reflection and action,” he said.
Amavi noted that this year’s theme focused on health in response to declining international support for healthcare systems across Africa. He revealed that AGL initially planned to settle medical bills for 50 children but, after consultations with JFK management, chose instead to finance 50 percent of the pediatric expansion project.
“We came forward with a much larger contribution – US$11,700 – because this project will serve thousands of children for years to come, far beyond what any single medical bill could cover,” Amavi emphasized.
Representing AGL employees, Madam Madee K. Eorus described the initiative as a moral duty.
“This is about more than money – it is about fulfilling our duty as corporate citizens. By supporting this project, we are giving hope to parents, confidence to healthcare workers, and laying the foundation for a healthier generation of future leaders.”
Dr. John Emmanuel Tamba, Chief Medical Officer of JFKMC, hailed the donation as timely.
“This expansion is more than bricks and mortar. It is about giving our children access to timely, quality care in a safe and dignified environment,” he remarked, while appealing for additional support for the hospital’s inpatient pediatric services.
Also speaking, Dr. Olushayo Olu, WHO Country Representative, praised AGL for setting an example of private-sector leadership in healthcare.
“Your decision to invest directly in children’s healthcare infrastructure is a powerful demonstration of corporate social responsibility. Partnerships like this strengthen trust between the public and private sectors and leave a lasting impact on national development.”
The project will add new consultation rooms and upgrade existing facilities, easing congestion and providing children with safer, more comfortable care.
Health advocates say AGL’s move should inspire other corporations and development partners to support Liberia’s health sector, especially initiatives targeting children and vulnerable groups.
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