Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Monday morning depart Abuja for Monrovia, Liberia, to represent President General Muhammadu Buhari at the formal launch of the year-long commemoration of the country’s Bicentennial Anniversary.
This was disclosed by Osinbajo’s spokesperson Laolu Akande in a statement titled ‘Osinbajo to represent Nigeria at Liberia’s bicentennial celebrations on Monday.
The statement said, “Prof. Osinbajo will join other leaders across Africa and beyond to grace the event scheduled to hold today at the Samuel K. Doe Stadium in Monrovia.
“The Vice President will also attend other events later today in Monrovia as part of the Liberian national celebrations.”
Osinbajo, who will be accompanied on the trip by Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Zubairu Dada; and Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, Dr. Adeyemi Dipeolu, is expected back in the country on Tuesday, February 15.
Liberia was founded in 1822 when freed blacks began relocating to West Africa from the United States.
On July 26, 1847, the country proclaimed its independence and became the Republic of Liberia.