President Akufo-Addo of Ghana, has received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree Honoris Causa in International Law, from the University of Liberia, at its 98th Commencement Exercises, on Wednesday, 13th December, 2017. “I am lucky, as the first was received during my time as leader of Ghana’s opposition, and this in my period as President of Ghana,” he said, to a rousing applause from the gathering. Whilst congratulating the President, Vice Chancellor, lecturers, students, and all alumni at the 98th Commencement Exercises of the University, President Akufo-Addo stated that the University of Liberia has done more than most in shaping the intellectual, moral and political outlook of Liberia. “And I must confess that I feel so proud to be part of such a seminal moment. They had to believe in themselves and in the African race, when all around them said they counted for nothing,” he said.

Source: GNN Liberia December 13, 2017 22:07 UTC