The Inquirer (Monrovia)
22 April 2008
Monrovia — The Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon, who arrived in the country yesterday, is expected to address a joint session of the National Legislature today at 10:00 this morning.
The United Nations Secretary General with his delegation arrived yesterday evening at the Roberts International Airport (RIA), and was immediately taken to the Monrovia City Hall, where he was presented the keys to the City of Monrovia.
Details of what would be contained in the address of the United Nations Secretary General is yet to be known, but reports gathered by this paper, suggest that his address would center on a wide range of issues relating to Liberia and the world at large.
Mr. Ban Ki-Moon is the second head of the world body to address a joint session of the National Legislature.
His predecessor, Mr. Kofi Annan once addressed the National Legislature when he paid an official visit to the country last year.
Before Mr. Ban Ki-Moon's address to the lawmakers, he will be expected this morning to meet with UNMIL Section Chiefs and will hold a town hall meeting with UN staff at the Monrovia City Hall.
At 9:25 this morning, the UN Chief will hold a private discussion with Vice President Joseph Boakai, who will be representing the Liberian government in the absence of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Following his address to the Legislature, he will meet with members of the Liberian cabinet at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be followed by a press conference at 11:35, also at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
After the press conference, the Liberian government will gown the UN envoy and the ceremony will also be characterized with the presentation of gifts to the UN boss.
Following the event, he will then proceed to the James Spriggs Airfield to depart for the Roberts International Airport, where he will take off from the country.
Mr. Ban Ki-Moon is the second head of the world body to visit Liberia after Mr. Kofi Annan. His visit is to familiarize himself with the operations of the United Nations Mission in the country and what could probably be done further to sustain and enhance peace in the country.
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