Monrovia – The National Steering Committee for the inauguration of President-elect Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Vice President-elect Jeremiah Kpan Koung has officially announced that the swearing-in ceremony will take place on January 22, 2024, on the grounds of the Capitol Building, the symbolic seat of the National Legislature.
By Lennart Dodoo, [email protected]
Leading up to the inauguration, a series of events have been scheduled to engage the public and set the tone for the historic occasion. According to a release from the Sub-Committee on Media and Communications, a prayer service is scheduled at the Benson Street Mosque on Friday, January 19. Following this, a Youth Concert will be held on Saturday, January 20, to celebrate the vibrant spirit of Liberia’s young population.
On Sunday, January 21, an intercessory service will be conducted at the Effort Baptist Church in Paynesville, starting at 10:00 am. This spiritual event aims to seek divine blessings for the incoming administration.
The highlight of the festivities will be the inauguration ceremony on January 22, to be followed by a presidential luncheon at a venue yet to be announced. Further details and additional events leading up to the inauguration will be revealed to the public in the coming days.
The Committee emphasizes that security and logistical arrangements, as well as protocols for the smooth execution of the inaugural ceremony, are in the final stages of preparation, with various committees collaborating to ensure a seamless event.
In a related development, the National Inaugural Steering Committee will host its maiden press conference on Thursday, December 21, at the Ministry of Information. The National Chairperson of the Inaugural Committee, Madam Miatta Fahnbulleh, will lead a team of committee chairpersons to provide updates on the progress made so far. Representatives of media institutions are expected to be present by 10:30 a.m.
Expressing gratitude, the Committee acknowledges the contributions of Liberians who have volunteered their services, including those participating in massive cleanup exercises in Monrovia, to ensure the successful hosting of the inauguration event. The Committee looks forward to the continued support and participation of the public in the days leading up to this historic moment in Liberia’s democratic journey.
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