President Joseph N. Boakai has relieved Dr. Julius J.S. Nelson of his position as head of the University of Liberia effective immediately, according to a statement to APA on Tuesday.
It said President Boakai took this action following several meetings with the institution’s Board of Trustees and various stakeholders of the university.
In the meantime, the Liberian leader has appointed former University of Liberia President Ambassador Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh as acting head to lead the interim management team.
The Board nominated Dr. Conteh unanimously to oversee the search process for a new University President within three months.
The interim management team will also initiate necessary reforms and implement the action points conveyed by President Boakai to ensure the university’s smooth operation.
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