Monrovia, Liberia – On Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the Executive Mansion, First Lady Clar Marie Weah and her successor, Mrs. Kartumu Y. Boakai, had a historic encounter. Four days remain before Ambassador Joseph Nyumah Boakai, the incoming president of Liberia, takes the oath of office. The two prominent First Ladies were spotted talking about their nation’s future. The meeting was momentous and signaled a peaceful handover of power in Liberia.
In her capacity as the next First Lady of Liberia, Mrs. Boakai thanked Mrs. Weah for all of her achievements during her term in government. Mrs. Boakai acknowledged the tremendous progress accomplished under the First Lady’s leadership, particularly in the areas of children’s education and underprivileged help, and she expressed her gratitude for the outgoing First Lady’s enthusiasm and dedication.
One of the most significant things they discussed was the transfer of Mrs. Weah’s main projects. Of these, the Army Wives Vocational Training Center and the Hope Academy in City of Hope stand out as hubs for education and empowerment. The commitment of Mrs. Weah to improving lives through these programs will live on in the memory of the country.
Mrs. Boakai is no stranger to the demands and challenges of working in government, even if this is her first appointment. She is well-positioned to expand on the foundation of compassion and advancement currently in place thanks to her work with the KYB Foundation, which focuses on the care of less disadvantaged children, and her 12-year tenure as the former Second Lady of Liberia in the Unity Party.
President George Manneh Weah will hand over the reins of power to President-elect Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Monday, January 22. The two First Ladies’ graceful interchange serves as a reminder of the orderly and forward-thinking handover of power. It celebrates women in leadership and pays tribute to Liberia’s enduring spirit of cooperation and hope.
