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Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., is leading the official government delegation to the State Reburial and Burial Ceremony of the late former President Samuel Kanyon Doe and his wife, the late former First Lady Nancy B. Doe.
The solemn ceremony to be held in Grand Gedeh, follows a historic lying-in-state observance held yesterday, June 25, at the Centennial Memorial Pavilion in Monrovia, where scores of family members, government officials, and dignitaries paid their respect to the former First Family.
The reburial is part of a broader effort by the Government of Liberia to recognize the nation’s historical realities, honor its past leaders, and promote national reconciliation.
President Boakai
Former President Doe, who served from 1980 until 1990, was killed during the Liberian civil conflict. His remains, along with that of his late wife, are now been returned to their home County with full state honors.
The ceremony is expected to be attended by senior government officials, members of the Doe family, traditional leaders, religious figures, members of the Grand Gedeh Legislative Caucus, and citizens from across the country.
The Government of Liberia extends appreciation to all those who have contributed so far to ensuring a befitting, dignified and respectful state farewell for the former President and First Lady.
Alphonso Toweh
Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in International Relations and a candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict Resolution from the University of Liberia.