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The Inquirer Online : “Don't Give Me X-Mas Gifts…Says Pres. Sirleaf As She Dedicates LISCR's Project
“Let me call on all of those who would try to give me Christmas gifts because some have started. Please don't give Christmas gifts. I don't need them,” President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has said. President Sirleaf instead urged all those wishing to gift her Christmas gifts to direct them to orphanages, to kids in hospitals, the old folks in the communities and the needy because they need it more. Speaking when she dedicated the Deaf and Mute Home in Barnersville, outside Monrovia, President Sirleaf said if such gifts are given to these institutions, the givers will be more satisfied and blessed by God.
The Deaf and Mute Home was renovated with a grant of a US$100,000 from the Liberia Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) and Implemented by Mr. Robert Sirleaf, who in turn sub-contracted a Chinese firm for the renovation. Speaking further, the President commended LISCR for the grant and noted that most of Liberia's corporate citizens are now coming to the aid of government in meeting the needs of the ordinary citizens following appeals from the government. She recounted the level of assistance given by Sethi Brothers, City Builders, the Lebanese Community and others in assisting with the country's reconstruction efforts.
President Sirleaf said she told Liberia's corporate partners that “on Saturdays, lots of officials go to you begging for a 'Saturday'. Bring the Saturdays to term. Respond to the need of the people who are needy. Do something for the children and the young people of Liberia. They are the ones who need the most.” Earlier she recounted the efforts of her son Robert Sirleaf and the husband of the United States Ambassador to Liberia who visited the Deaf Home and saw the need of renovating the building which at the time lacked toilets and other facilities, saying, “they are the heroes.” LISCR Vice President Joseph Keller for his part said LISCR as corporate intends to play its role to the best of their ability. Mr. Keller promised that over the next ten years, LISCR will do its share in promoting corporate social responsibility and consciousness. He noted that the LISCR contract with the Government of Liberia (GOL) is an open corporate entity with transparency as its hallmark.
He said prior to the renewal of the contract, the activities of LISCR was investigated by the GOL and the United Nations (UN) and they found out that it was transparent as they found nothing wrong.
That's great that she wants the deaf to be helped too. I read her biography, which is quite good and inspiring
“Let me call on all of those who would try to give me Christmas gifts because some have started. Please don't give Christmas gifts. I don't need them,” President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has said. President Sirleaf instead urged all those wishing to gift her Christmas gifts to direct them to orphanages, to kids in hospitals, the old folks in the communities and the needy because they need it more. Speaking when she dedicated the Deaf and Mute Home in Barnersville, outside Monrovia, President Sirleaf said if such gifts are given to these institutions, the givers will be more satisfied and blessed by God.
The Deaf and Mute Home was renovated with a grant of a US$100,000 from the Liberia Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) and Implemented by Mr. Robert Sirleaf, who in turn sub-contracted a Chinese firm for the renovation. Speaking further, the President commended LISCR for the grant and noted that most of Liberia's corporate citizens are now coming to the aid of government in meeting the needs of the ordinary citizens following appeals from the government. She recounted the level of assistance given by Sethi Brothers, City Builders, the Lebanese Community and others in assisting with the country's reconstruction efforts.
President Sirleaf said she told Liberia's corporate partners that “on Saturdays, lots of officials go to you begging for a 'Saturday'. Bring the Saturdays to term. Respond to the need of the people who are needy. Do something for the children and the young people of Liberia. They are the ones who need the most.” Earlier she recounted the efforts of her son Robert Sirleaf and the husband of the United States Ambassador to Liberia who visited the Deaf Home and saw the need of renovating the building which at the time lacked toilets and other facilities, saying, “they are the heroes.” LISCR Vice President Joseph Keller for his part said LISCR as corporate intends to play its role to the best of their ability. Mr. Keller promised that over the next ten years, LISCR will do its share in promoting corporate social responsibility and consciousness. He noted that the LISCR contract with the Government of Liberia (GOL) is an open corporate entity with transparency as its hallmark.
He said prior to the renewal of the contract, the activities of LISCR was investigated by the GOL and the United Nations (UN) and they found out that it was transparent as they found nothing wrong.
That's great that she wants the deaf to be helped too. I read her biography, which is quite good and inspiring