Her Excellency the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio has on Monday 16th January 2023 engaged a large number of young people in the Republic of Liberia in an open conversation organized by the Vice President of the sister-country Republic of Liberia, Her Excellency Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor, at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Monrovia.
Her Excellency Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, in her opening statement, expressed appreciation to the Liberian Vice President for extending the invitation to her and for the opportunity to share stories of her successes and challenges, with over 400 emerging leaders.
Mrs. Bio expressed admiration for Vice President Howard-Taylor, whom she applauded for her successful journey from a First Lady to a Senator, and now to Vice President.
In a very interesting interactive discussion, Dr. Fatima Bio explained to the highly attentive audience that social media is a place she uses to educate and learn, as well as to staunchly promote the interests of girls and women in her country.
This exciting event organized in honour of Vice President Chief Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor’s 60th birthday celebration was also attended by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, as one of the Special Guests of Honour.
The three important personalities, in the persons of Vice President Chief Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor, Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, shared their experiences and inspired hundreds of young people present.
The session ended with a special question and answer session and a lot was learnt from the experiences shared.
