She said they can do so by studying their lessons and paying attention to their teachers, instructors and professors.

“You can be whatever you want to be once you take your lesson seriously and respect your parents,” she told the students when she made a stopover at the two schools recently, an Executive Mansion release has said.

The Liberian leader then commended parents and students of both institutions for supporting their children to acquire quality education.

“Let me say how pleased we are to see all of you in school; to see all of you doing so well; we want to commend you for pursuing quality education,” President Sirleaf stated.

She also commended sponsors of the institutions for making the facilities available to enable Liberian students pursue quality education.

Also speaking during the visit, Education Minister George Werner commended the students for reporting to school regularly and on time, while at the same time taking their lessons seriously.

Werner also requested authorities of the schools, including principals and teachers to report to school on time for the purpose of imparting good knowledge into the students.

Linda Dean, Vice Principal of Liberia Turkish Light International School thanked President Sirleaf and Minister Werner for the visit and expressed the hope that it will not be the last.

During the program, .Dean presented a gift to President Sirleaf as a sign of appreciation for the outstanding leadership and commitment she has demonstrated over the years.
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