Liberia, Aug. 28 -- By Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Minister of Finance and Development PlanningRepublic of Liberia On the Occasion of the 179th Anniversary of National Flag Day August 24, 2026

His Excellency the President of the Republic of Liberia;Members of the Legislature present;Former Officials of Government,The Dean and Members of the Cabinet and other officials of Government;The Doyen and Members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps;Traditional and Religious Leaders;Members of our Armed Forces and National Security Institutions;Our Teachers and Students;Members of the Fourth Estate;Distinguished Guests;Fellow Liberians at home and throughout the Diaspora;Ladies and Gentlemen:

I am deeply honored to stand before you on this historic ...