So always remember that throughout history, good Liberians and good people have made sacrifices for ideals greater than themselves. “Remember the lessons of your recent history and maintain a culture of peace and democracy,” Maada Bio told the graduates. “Only in unity of common cause, because in unity of common purpose; in unity of common goals, can Liberians make the country a better place and Africa a better continent,” he said. Afterwards, there were short and long periods when the fledgling Liberia College did not hold graduations, for example, 1868-69, 1874-1902, 1906, 1908, 1909, 1911, and beyond. Further, 669 candidates from Liberia College; 176 candidates from Engineering College; 218 candidates from Graduate and Professional Studies; and 337 candidates from Teachers College graduated.

Source: Daily Observer December 12, 2019 02:26 UTC