Liberia Delegation Admitted Into PAP
By Fiona Benson Kollie
The delegation of the House of Representatives has been formally admitted into the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) at the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the Sixth Legislature in Midrand, South Africa.
The delegation comprised Representatives Alex S. Noah – head of delegation; Alex Job Grant –member and Marie Johnson – member.
The induction took place during a plenary session of the Pan-African Parliament on Monday, July 21, 2025, following which Rep. Noah delivered a stirring inaugural address on behalf of the Liberian delegation.
“I bring you warm greetings and heartfelt salutations on behalf of the Right Honorable Speaker of the House of Representatives of Liberia, Richard Nagbe Koon, and the Honorable Members of the 55th Legislature,” Noah began.
He described the induction not merely as a ceremonial formality, but a solemn recommitment to the ideals of African unity, justice, and development.
Noah expressed the Liberia’s deep pride in being an active member of the continent’s premier legislative forum.
He highlighted the diversity of the delegation—two males and one female—noting that Rep. Marie Johnson, though unable to attend due to a family emergency, remains fully engaged and committed to the work of the Parliament.
He reaffirmed the country’s readiness to work with fellow parliamentarians to advance a continental Legislative agenda; promote good governance and democratic principles; uphold the rule of law and champion sustainable development and regional stability.
“The Pan-African Parliament remains a powerful symbol of our unity, our diversity, and our determination to forge a common destiny for all Africans,” he declared.
Rep. Noah also expressed appreciation to the Leadership and Secretariat of the Pan-African Parliament for the warm welcome and logistical coordination provided to new and returning members.
In his address, Noah emphasized the importance of solidarity and decisive collective action to confront Africa’s greatest challenges, including climate change and environmental degradation, youth unemployment and health crises and insecurity, poverty, and political instability.
He urged parliamentarians to rise beyond borders and party lines to legislate for the collective benefit of the continent’s people.
He then conveyed renewed best wishes from Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon and members of the 55th Legislature of Liberia, and expressed hope that the current session will be marked by impactful dialogue, innovative ideas, and decisive action that uplift and unify Africa.
“Let us legislate not just for our nations, but for our neighbors. Let us build an Africa worthy of its people,” Noah noted.