The Government of Liberia (GOL) has released a tentative calendar of events leading to this year’s Independence Day celebration on July 26.
Making the disclosure, the Deputy Minister for Press and Public Affairs, Ministry of Information, Jalawah Tonpo, said the Independence Day celebration will be held under the theme, “Fostering Unity and Protecting our Peace for Prosperity and Development”, and characterized by many activities.
According to Minister Tonpo, July 21 will be the Golden Image Award ceremony, where over 600 people are expected to be certificated. He said this will be followed by an intercessory prayer on July 22.
He continued that July 23 is sports day at the Samuel Kanyon Doe stadium in Paynesville.
The Deputy Minister for Press and Public Affairs at the Ministry of Information further said that July 26 Independence Day will be celebrated across the country to bring together all Liberians and development partners.