Lebanese Union gives Ellen US$100,000 check

President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has received a six-man high-powered delegation from the World Lebanese Cultural Union or WLCU at her Foreign Ministry Office in Monrovia where it presented a check of US$100,000.00 towards the implementation of the multi-purpose Student Service Center at Tubman University in Harper, Maryland County.

An Executive Mansion release says President Sirleafon Tuesday, May 17, welcomed the WLCU delegation and thanked its members for their many support to various sectors of the Liberian society. She particularly thanked the community for their support to the development of the educational sector and the empowerment of young people through scholarships and other initiatives.

President Sirleaf also called upon the World Lebanese Cultural Union to pay attention and give consideration to the situation in West Point by supporting efforts aimed at bringing relief and comfort to citizens victimized by sea erosion.

The President then requested the President of Tubman University, Dr. Elizabeth Davis-Russell to give a brief historical account of TU and point out the current situation of the University. For his part, WLCU President Mr. Ezzat N. Eid, presented a check in the amount of US$100,000.00 to Tubman University as WLCU’s contribution in support of ongoing projects of the University.

An additional US$30,000.00 was donated by Mr. ChawkiKadouh, General Manager of K & K Trading Corp. as his personal contribution to the University. Meanwhile, Mr. Eid has told President Sirleaf and the authorities of Tubman University that the Community stands ready to support projects earmarked by the Government of Liberia once called upon.

“Our Community will always stand with the government in supporting programs and initiatives aimed at aiding the development of young people in Liberia. Our only request is that we should always be called upon as a Community and not individuals”, he pointed out.

Commenting on issues affecting the Lebanese Community, Mr. Eid informed President Sirleaf that the acquisition of Permanent Residency remains a major obstacle for members of the community and appealed to the Government of Liberia to review and address the situation. 

“The constant renewal of visas for persons who have lived in Liberia for over 30 years due to the difficulty in obtaining Permanent Residency is actually hampering our activities and investment in and out of Liberia”, he emphasized.

President Sirleaf was joined at the meeting by the President of Tubman University, Dr. Elizabeth Davis-Russell and the Chairman of TU’s Board of Trustees, Dr. Emmet Dennis, Information Minister, Lenn Eugene Nagbe, Minister of State Without Portfolio Sylvester Grigbsy, among others.

Members of the WLCU delegation included its President, EzzartEid, Mr. ChawkiKadouh, Mr. NajibTannous, IssamJundi, Mr. DoniFayad and Mr. Tony Hajj.-Press release