Bong County District #6 Representative Mioma Briggs-Mensah wants the House of Representatives invite before its Plenary the Bicentennial Celebration Steering Committee to provide updates to members of that august body.
It can be recalled; President George Weah on August 27, 2021 constituted the committee with a mandate to plan and execute appropriate activities to commemorate the Bicentennial Celebration in the Country.
In a communication addressed to Speaker Bhofal Chmbers, Rep. Briggs-Mensah informed plenary that is it only important for said Committee to appear before them and provide updates on the Committee’s planned structural events leading to the execution of appropriate activities to commemorate the Bicentennial Celebration.
Meanwhile, the Plenary of the House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Information Broadcasting and Tourism and Foreign Affairs to review the matter and report to Plenary in two weeks.
The Sub-Committees was charged to aid the work of the National Bicentennial Steering Committee.
Dr. Weah appointed chairs, co-chairs, and members of several subcommittees based on recommendations from the Steering Committee’s National Coordinator, Minister Nathaniel F. McGill, and National Chairman, Minister Ledgerhood Julius Rennie.
The subcommittees were appointed by the President on Saturday, October 30, 2021, and are tasked with planning activities for the successful hosting of the Bicentennial Celebration for the Republic of Liberia.
Primarily, the subcommittees are to design and execute strategies, programs, and activities for the successful hosting of national events planned to commemorate the Bicentennial of the Republic.
The subcommittees are expected to:
• Convene meetings of its members weekly, confirming responsibilities and liaising closely with the technical secretariat in the development of its work program;
• Prepare a plan of action for each month and develop programs, including an estimate of any expenses expected, for approval by the National Steering Committee;
• Present reports either weekly or bi-weekly and recommend actions necessary for the steering committee’s endorsement or approval.
The Liberian Chief Executive congratulated members of the committees for their preferment for this significant national endeavor as their expertise and support in implementing a successful Bicentennial celebration are cardinal.
Sub-Committees of the National Bicentennial Steering Committee dubbed: “The Land of Return” are to begin work immediately.
They include:
History
University of Liberia Chairman
Investment
National Investment Commission -Chairman
Ministry of Finance and Development Planning – Co-Chair
Tourism
Ministry of information – Chairman
LINTA – Co-Chair
Heritage Liberia, FDA, Ministry of Commerce and industry,
US Embassy, World Chimpanzee Foundation,
Liberia Revenue Authority, Liberia Maritime Authority,
LACE, the Collective Society – Members
Culture and Tradition
Ministry of Internal Affairs – Chairman
Ministry of information – Co-Chair
National Traditional Council, Crusader for Peace – Members
Hospitality ( Lodging and Transportation)
General Service Agency -Chairman
Ministry of Foreign Affairs -Co-Chair
Former US Congressman, Edward Royce
(Responsible for US Assistance) – Ex Officio
LTA, Deputy Minister Andy Quamie – MYS,
Monrovia City Corporation; National Social Security and
Welfare Corporation, Ministry of Gender,
National Transit Authority – Members
Diaspora
Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs – Chairman
Amb. George S. Patten – Co-Chair
Protocol and Invitation
Chief of Protocol RL – Chairman
Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs – Co-Chair
Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Member
Souvenir/Memorabilia
Ministry of State – Chairman
City Beautification
Monrovia City Corporation – Chairman
Ministry of Public Works – Co-Chair
PCC, GSA, LPRC, LRA, NPA, NASSCORP,
MoD. LEC, LWSC, US Embassy – Members
Security
Ministry of Justice – Chairman
Ministry of Defense – Co-Chair
National Security Advisor; Joint Security of Liberia,
Executive Protection Service -Members
Religious
Liberia Council of Churches – Chairman
National Muslim Council – Co-Chair
Providence Baptist Church,
Grassroots Churches of Liberia – Members
Mobilization
Ministry of Gender & Social Protection – Chairman
Monrovia City Corporation -Co-Chair
LTA, Crusader for Peace, Ministry of Youth and Sports,
Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Education,
Federation of Liberia Youth – Members
Health
Ministry of Health – Chairman
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital – Co-Chair
National Public Health Institute of Liberia,
Dental and Medical Association – Members
Media, Marketing and Branding
Ministry of Information Cultural Affairs & Tourism – Chairman
Hester Baker – Co-Chair
Press Union of Liberia, Liberia Broadcasting System – Members
Sports
Ministry of Youth and Sports – Chairman
