First Lady Clar Marie Weah welcomed her incoming counterpart, Katumu Y. Boakai at the Executive Mansion as part of the ongoing transition process.
During the frank engagement at the Executive Mansion’s Tea House, Mrs. Weah updated Mrs. Boakai about the various projects initiated under her watch as First Lady.
Paramount among the projects, Mrs. Weah noted the construction of the Army Wives Vocational Training Center in Marshall, the construction and rehabilitation of orphanages and schools, as well as support to less fortunate women, girls, children and the elderly among others.
Mrs. Weah also intimated that her passion for ensuring quality education for children held her to establish the Hope Academy at City of Hope through Clar Hope Foundation.
Hope Academy is the academic component of City of Hope – a multipurpose complex in Marshall, Margibi County.
The outgoing First Lady, however, assured her unflinching support and prayers to the incoming President and First Lady as they take on the leadership of Liberia.
Mrs. Boakai thanked Mrs. Weah for the great work she has done over the last six years, praising her courage and resilience to make positive impacts amidst challenges.
The incoming First Lady shared her experience as the Second Lady and the great initiatives undertaken through her foundation- KYB.
The education and welfare of less fortunate children and support to various underprivileged groups were at the heart of Mrs. Boakai works through her foundation.
The historic meeting symbolized a seamless transfer of political authority, merely four days before the installation of Liberia’s next President.
