ULK Honored for Outstanding Support to Liberians in Gisenyi Community
Gisenyi, Rubavu District — Kigali Independent University ULK was recently awarded a certificate of collaboration in recognition of its steadfast, open‑door support for the Association of Liberians in Gisenyi. The honor was presented during a vibrant inauguration ceremony of new Liberian community leaders and a celebration of the outgoing committee’s service.
The event, held in Gisenyi, honored both incoming and outgoing students’ leaders, many of whom study at ULK Gisenyi and its neighboring University of Tourism and Business (UTB) Gisenyi campus. Representing ULK’s Gisenyi campus administrative leadership, Ms. Uwera Mamy accepted the certificate on behalf of ULK’s Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academics, highlighting the university’s commitment to regional and cultural integration.
Outgoing Committee’s President W. Praise Blayuefloh, delivered heartfelt remarks. He expressed profound gratitude for the “collaborative environment” fostered by both ULK and UTB, stating that it helped Liberian students feel “loved, secure, highly considered and appreciated” within the local community.
The certificate underscores ULK’s unwavering dedication to inclusivity and student welfare. Since opening its Gisenyi campus under the University Management, ULK has consistently reached out to integrate culturally diverse communities through academic, social, and extracurricular activities
The Outgoing Committee (2024–2025) was composed of W. Praise Blayuefloh as the President, Rita W. G. Myers Vice President, Marcus W. Sayetor Secretary General and Bendu Kamara as the Treasurer whereas the Incoming Committee (2025–2026) is composed of, Johnson M. Nunah Sr. as the President, Joseph N. Korpue Vice President, P. Emmanuel Jackson Secretary General, Bendu Kamara Treasurer and S. Bobby Gondah Financial Secretary. This seamless transition ensures continued leadership and support for Liberian students in Gisenyi.
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