By Abraham Kanneh
Capitol Hill, May 23, 2026— The University of Liberia (UL) will officially launch a Division of Athletics and Sports to institutionalize athletics and sports as a core pillar of student development and campus life.
The launching ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Tomorrow , May 29, at the university’s Capitol Hill Auditorium. Prof. Sekou Konneh, UL’s former Vice President for Student Affairs, will head the unit, bringing with him decades of extensive experience and knowledge in national-level sports and athletics leadership.
The initiative, the university says, marks a defining moment in its history as it seeks to nurture students who excel not only academically, but also physically, competitively, and in character.
The launch ceremony will be attended by government officials, members of the diplomatic community, business leaders, University of Liberia staff, faculty, students, and other distinguished invited guests.
In addition, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon, will serve as chief launcher for the occasion. Mr. Debar W. Allen, Country Manager of Bea Mountain, will serve as co-launcher, while Hon. Cornelia W. Kruah, Minister of Youth and Sports, will deliver the keynote address.
The University of Liberia urges all invited guests to attend the ceremony as it celebrates the launch.
