Pledges Support for Vulnerable Communities Through Agriculture, Solar Energy, Capacity Building
Monrovia– Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hon. Tamrat Layne Admassu has expressed strong interest in supporting Liberia’s disability inclusion and national development agenda through a series of humanitarian and investment initiatives targeting vulnerable communities across the country.
The National Commission on Disabilities (NCD) disclosed that the former Ethiopian leader made the commitment following a five-day high-level visit to Liberia at the invitation of the Commission as part of its ongoing institutional reform and disability-inclusive development agenda.
According to the NCD, Hon. Admassu is exploring strategic interventions aimed at improving the lives of persons with disabilities, women, children, and disadvantaged youth through programs focused on leadership and capacity development, agriculture, solar energy, and other empowerment and infrastructure initiatives.
Speaking during his engagements in Liberia, Hon. Admassu emphasized the longstanding historical relationship between Liberia and Ethiopia and stressed the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation through inclusive development initiatives capable of driving economic empowerment and social transformation.
The Commission noted that the visit aligns with its broader reform efforts intended to attract international partnerships, development support, and greater opportunities for persons with disabilities throughout Liberia.
Since arriving in Liberia on May 19, 2026, Hon. Admassu has held meetings with several senior Liberian government officials, including President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., Chief Justice Cllr. Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr., and Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah.
During the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing on May 21, Hon. Admassu publicly reaffirmed his commitment to returning to Liberia to pursue meaningful humanitarian and investment initiatives focused on empowering youth, women, children, and persons with disabilities.
As part of his visit, the former Ethiopian Prime Minister also toured several hard-to-reach communities outside Monrovia, where he observed firsthand the living conditions and challenges confronting residents.
Hon. Admassu further expressed interest in collaborating with the Liberian Government to support the implementation of the ARREST Agenda and advance the rights, welfare, inclusion, and empowerment of persons with disabilities nationwide.
The National Commission on Disabilities reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships, improving coordination, and ensuring that persons with disabilities remain fully integrated into Liberia’s national development process.
