in both the private and public sectors.

She also used the occasion to salute the teachers and Parent-Teacher Association and stressed the importance of the PTA for quality education and urged the need for attention must be given it. The Liberian leader lauded 12th graders for always coming ahead in the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and acknowledged the essence of quality education being imparted by the teachers.

She furthered that while there are still problems in the educational sector, she similarly spoke of bad roads and unqualified teachers, which according to her disallow some children from getting quality education. She encouraged the students to be whatever they can be once they believe in themselves and work towards their dreams and aspirations.

Also speaking, the Principal of St. Teresa Convent CatholicHigh School Sis. Evelina Degulglielmo welcomed and expressed deep gratitude to President Sirleaf for the visit. She said since the establishment of the school in 1937 during which time former President Barclay opened the school, she was glad to see the first democratically female elected President of Africa visit the school after 80 years.

She commended President Sirleaf for her outstanding leadership skills exhibited over the years and her government’s support to education. She particularly thanked President Sirleaf for the peace Liberia now enjoys.

In another presidential, news, President Sirleaf yesterday received in audience Major General Mu Yuchang, Chief Commander Border Security Department of Public Security of the People's Republic of China at her Foreign Ministry office in Monrovia. Major Gen. Yuchang and delegation are on an assessment mission to