President Weah Promises to Pay Graduation Fee for 456 Graduates of Ame Zion University

Liberian President George Weah brought joy to many when he announced at the 31st Graduation ceremony of African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E) Zion University, that he will pay the graduation fee for all 356 graduates.

Each of the 356 graduates was to pay US$450 which means the President will have to pay US$160,200 in fulfillment of his promise.

While giving the keynote address at AME Zion University 31st Convocation program, the Liberian President told graduates to work hard, adding that success will not come to the graduates if they rest on what they have achieved.

According to the President, after adequate preparation, success will only come to those who are dedicated and disciplined enough to do the work.

After the President’s speech, a faculty of the institution announced that a significant portion of the graduates were still owing graduation fees.

The President then sent a message to the faculty giving the announcement, that he will pay all 356 graduates’ graduation fees.

President Weah, according to record, has been the first President to pay all graduation for under-graduate level. The move by the President comes after he paid for all students from the University of Liberia graduate school.

In March 2022, President Weah paid the amount of $55,800 to the University of Liberia authorities through the president of the class to cover all the expenses for 124 students who graduated from various disciplines.

Also, at the event, President Weah was honored for what the university terms as his outstanding contributions, and achievements to humanity and society.