The Union of
Liberian Organisations in the United Kingdom has elected its first code of officers for
two years. The elections which took place in Birmingham, in the midlands of England on Saturday November 25th 2006 brought together more than ten different
Liberian organisations from cities across the United Kingdom
at their first Annual General Meeting.
The elections
took place following the adoption of the Union’s constitution and by-laws, a comprehensive document that provides inclusive
and full participation of all Liberian organisations in the UK
The Union of Liberian Organisations
is an umbrella organisation formed in July 2004 to coordinate the affairs of all Liberian community organisations and further
have a cohesive and orderly representation in meeting the needs of Liberians in the UK.
Those elected
as officers of the Executive Committee were Mr. John Nimly Brownell Chairman, Dr. George Flahn Vice Chairman, Dr. Robert Blegay
Secretary General and Mr. Lesley Togbah Treasurer.
Earlier, officers of the
Annual General Meeting, the highest decision making body of the Union were also elected for
a one year term. Those elected were Mr. Van Richards President, Dr. Kokolu Waiwaiku
Vice President, and Mrs Jacqueline Koffi Secretary.
Addressing the UK Liberian
AGM following the elections, the President of the European Federation of Liberian Associations Mr Elvis G. Morris praised
the various organisations for their efforts in forming a united front. Mr. Morris emphasized that for successive and sustainable
reconstruction and development initiatives in Liberia,
those in the Diaspora must remain united and work for a common goal in the interest of all Liberians.
Mr. Morris who flew in from
Paris to attend the meeting further called on Liberians in the United
Kingdom to work with donor organisations and other international organisations to redevelop the broken
institutions of Liberia following fifteen
years of civil conflict.
Also to grace the auspicious
occasion was the Second Lady of the Republic of Liberia, Mrs. Katumu Yatta Boakai. Members of the Second Lady’s delegation included
Dr. Mohammed Sheriff, Deputy Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ms. Edith V. McIntosh, Administrative Assistant to Mrs.
Boakai and Mrs. Genevive Dorbor. Mrs. Boakai and Dr. Sheriff used the occasion to appeal to Liberian professionals especial
the medical doctors to return home and contribute to the nation’s rebuilding efforts.
