WLCU President Ezzat N. Eid presented the check as the WLCU’s support to on-going projects of the Tubman University.
An additional US$30,000 was donated by Mr. Chawki Kadouh, General Manager of K & K Trading Corp. as his personal contribution to the University.

According to an Executive Mansion release, the WLCU made the presentation at the Foreign Ministry during a courtesy call they paid on President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

In remarks, Eid told President Sirleaf and authorities of Tubman University that the Community stands ready to support projects earmarked by the Government of Liberia once called upon.
“Our Community will always stand with the government in supporting programs and initiatives aimed at aiding the development of young people in Liberia. Our only request is that we should always be called upon as a Community and not individuals,” he pointed out.
Commenting on issues affecting the Lebanese Community, Mr. Eid informed President Sirleaf that the acquisition of Permanent Residency remains a major obstacle for members of the community and appealed to the Government of Liberia to review and address the situation.
“The constant renewal of visas for persons who have lived in Liberia for over 30 years due to the difficulty in obtaining Permanent Residency is actually hampering our activities and investment in and out of Liberia,” he emphasized.

President Sirleaf welcomed the WLCU delegation and thanked them for their many support to various sectors of the Liberian society.
She particularly thanked the community for their support to the development of the educational sector and the empowerment of young people through scholarships and other initiatives.

President Sirleaf called upon the WLCU to pay attention and give consideration to the situation in West Point by supporting efforts to bring relief and comfort to citizens victimized by sea erosion.
President Sirleaf was joined at the meeting by TU President Dr. Elizabeth Davis-Russell and the Chairman of TU Board of Trustees, Dr. Emmet Dennis, Information Minister, Lenn Eugene Nagbe, Minister of State Without Portfolio Sylvester Grigbsy, among others.

Members of the WLCU delegation included its President, Ezzart Eid, Mr. Chawki Kadouh, Mr. NajibTannous, Issam Jundi, Mr. Doni Fayad and Mr. Tony Hage.
LINA PR/TSS/PTK