Olympic
Committee Postpones Symposium
By Julu M. Johnson, Jr.
The Liberia National Olympic Committee (LNOC) has
postponed its two-day Symposium. The ceremony failed to take place
at the LNOC headquarters on Benson Street in Monrovia due to the
recent violence in Monrovia.
The Chairman of the Program Committee of the Symposium, S.
Ahmad Tukpah said the public would be notified as per the new date
of the event that was originally scheduled to begin on October 29
and run up to October 30.
Tukpah, also president of the Swimming Federation,
outlined topics to be discussed as the Origin and Ideals of the
Olympic Movement, IOC Programs and Policy, The Past, Present and
Future of the LNOC as well as the Olympic Movement and Societal
Issues.
Mr. Tukpah named the expected lecturers as Professor
Joseph Narmah, former LNOC Treasurer Mr. Weaka Peters, LNOC Vice
President Philibert Browne and Bill Frank Enoanyi, a veteran
journalist.
According to Tukpah, the participants will comprise
athletes, the public, schools and members of the LNOC.
"We wish to empower our middle class managers
administratively and educate the youths on the ideals of the Olympic
Movement," stated Mr. Tukpah.
Adding, Tukpah said the Symposium tends to educate
the people on the effect the Olympics have on the larger society. |
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