The Project Management Institute (PMI) – Liberia Chapter has officially been launched at the Royal Hotel in Monrovia. During the PMI – Liberia Chapter Launched Program, new members of the Board were inaugurated into office. Members of the PMI – Liberia Board inducted into office charged with the responsibility to steer the affairs of the organization include- J. Cyrus Saygbe, Sr.; President, James Lynch Monbo – Secretary; Anderson Kean, Sr.; Vice President for Membership, Rakan Zayour; Vice President Finance, Nementa Ralph Sokarlay; Vice President Marketing and Sponsorship, Isetu Sonnie Bangura Amabo; Vice President Outreach and Princess, Mariama Zawu; Vice President Volunteering. PMI – Liberia Chapter Secretary Monbo, making remarks at the well-attended program, said the organization has come to help Liberian Project Managers with qualities services. According to him, the organization has come to Liberia to stay for good and help the country move the Country National Development agenda forward. The PMI – Liberia Chapter Secretary also noted that the organization has lots of professionals who have come to Liberian Project Managers in improving their project management skills. According to him, PMI is a global organization operating in many countries. The PMI – Liberia Chapter Secretary further stated that the institution coming to Liberia is in good faith and in the interest of the country. The Cuttington University will be used as testing center for the PMI – Liberia Chapter.
The Secretary of the PMI – Liberia reemphasized that they are here to build the capacity of Liberian Project Managers. The Secretary of PMI-Liberia Chapter informed the gathering that membership is open and they are ready to improve the skills of Liberia project managers. He wants Liberians to take advantage of the PMI-Liberia opportunity by joining to obtain membership. The Secretary of PMI – Liberia Chapter, said the organization will contribute to Liberia growth and development. According to him, PMI – Liberia has the ability to build and the capacity of more professionals to move the development agenda of the country forward. Also making statement at the program, was GT Bank, Managing Director, Ikenna Anekwe who said he is happy for the coming of PMI to Liberia. According to him, PMI – Liberia is going to make the different in the area of Project Management in Liberia. He stated that, PMI – Liberia Chapter has come to the country to help provide quality services. According to him, the organization will help project managers greatly in helping to improve their skills. For his part, the PMI – Sub Saharan Africa Managing Director, George Assamani, said PMI – Liberia has come to Liberia with a good agenda to help move the country development agenda forward. According to him, the project management institute is operating in many countries and they are making headway. The PMI – Sub Saharan Chapter has come with lot of professional’s project managers to help Liberia projects managers improving their skills. Liberia information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah remarking at the program said, the government of President Joseph N. Boakai welcomed PMI – Liberia has come to the country at the time President Boakai has endorsed the ARREST AGENDA for development. The MICAT boss expressed the government readiness of working with PMI – Liberia move the country National development forward. He emphasized that, the government stands ready to support PMI – Liberia chapter vision to the letter. The Liberia information Minister also hailed, the PMI – Liberia members for their efforts of brining such of good idea to Liberia which aim to foster the country National Development forward. Also making remarks at the program was Acting Education Minister, Atty. Y. Nyekeh Forkpa who said Project Management can transient every sectors. He stated that, PMI – Liberia Chapter came at the right time in the country. Acting MOE Minister Forkpa encouraged every Liberians to take advantage of the PMI – Liberia opportunity. The program was graced by officials of government and individuals from the private sectors amongst others.