I say thank you. Thank you for continuously ensuring that women have a seat at the table and a voice in the transformation of our nation,” the 175th Independence Day orator thanked President George Weah.
“When glass ceilings are shattered, playing fields are leveled and you have a leader who believes in the empowerment of women, moments like these manifest the critical role women play in the fabric of this great nation,” she reiterated.
The National Orator who took much of her speech to give special recognition to the government of President Weah for recognizing Women shouted, “Today as I stand in the shoes of great people who came before me, I am also reminded that I am standing in place of all the women and girls across Liberia who aspire to achieve Greatness in the interest of mama Liberia. “Women oh Women; Women oh Women; our time is now.”
Commerce Minister Mawine Diggs who paid a special tribute to the President for selecting her as the National Orator of the nation’s 175th Independence Day Anniversary said, this shows the meaningful roles of women in Liberia.
Madam Diggs said as Liberia celebrates 175 years under the theme “Fostering Unity, Protecting our Peace for Development and Prosperity, “I am ever cognizant that a unified and peaceful Liberia comes first and foremost.”
Adding, she said that is why regardless of political perspectives or social conditions, Liberians home and abroad always celebrate this day with pride and in unison.
“So we have gathered here 175 years later in this historic hall to celebrate yet another Independence Day but what does that really mean? Have we come only for the pomp and pageantry or have we also come with open minds willing to renew our commitment to forging ahead united as a nation? That my fellow Liberians is for you to decide,” she said.
