Monrovia - Liberia’s President George Manneh Weah has pledged his administration’s commitment to improving the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) and para-military organizations by providing basic social services and skills that have been lacking for years. He, however, said for this to be done the present constraints including lack of funding, training, equipment and logistics and basic social services such as education, housing and medical facilities must be addressed. He pledged to build the first military hospital for the AFL and other security forces. “And so, I say to you members of the Armed Forces, that I shall seek funds to build you hospital exclusively for the use of the army and other security forces." Armed Forces Day is celebrated on February 11, but because this year’s anniversary falls on Sunday, it was officially observed on Monday.

Source: Front Page Africa February 13, 2018 03:11 UTC