Liberia's Bong County Pauses School Day to Greet President
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Schools in Gbarnga, Liberia, suspended classes on Friday. The Bong County office of the Ministry of Education ordered the closure so students could line major roads.
The directive instructed students to assemble and welcome President Joseph Boakai. This action halted all educational activities in the area for the day.
The move has drawn public attention, raising questions about the use of instructional time for official welcomes. No reason for the presidential visit was provided in the initial report.