The Regional Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Mr. Sennen Hounton, led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on Her Excellency Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Friday, September 13, 2024.
During the meeting, Foreign Minister Nyanti expressed her gratitude for UNFPA’s ongoing support, particularly in the area of youth education, which is central to the government’s ARREST Agenda.
She emphasized that the President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., places a high priority on investing in the education, skills development, and empowerment of Liberia’s youth, who are seen as the future of the nation.
In response, Mr. Hounton thanked Foreign Minister Nyanti for the audience and recognized Liberia as a beacon of hope for peaceful transitions of power. He outlined the objectives of his visit, which included gathering insights from engagements in Liberia and seeking advice on how UNFPA can enhance its cooperation with the Republic of Liberia.
Mr. Hounton praised President Boakai’s leadership, particularly in prioritizing youth education through digital skills training programs. He assured Foreign Minister Nyanti of UNFPA’s continued support and commitment to rallying other development partners to help shape a brighter future for the region.
