MONROVIA-The General Manager of Manco Manufacturing Company(Manco), Assad Fadel has made a cash donation of US$25,000 (Twenty five thousand united states dollars) towards the rehabilitation of At-Risk -Youth (ARY) in the country. He made the donation to the official program aimed at raising money to rehabilitate disadvantaged youth known as “Zogos”.
Following the National Fund Drive by the At Risk-Youths rehabilitation program and Empowerment program at Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex on Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex, Mr. Fadel thanked the government of Liberia to engage in rehabilitation-of-the At-Risk -Youths from various Montserrado Ghettos.
Speaking at the Ministerial Complex’s one-day conference on Thursday, June 30, 20,22, Mr. Fadel stated his willingness to hire those At-Risk-Youths who graduate from the rehabilitation program.
He noted, “We have been planning and working along with the Ministry of Youth and Sports to help the young people of Liberia.”
The government has raised US$13.9M over a ten-year span to assist with rehabilitation of disadvantaged young people. Even though the president initially contributed more than one million dollars, the government made a second contribution.
“As my father used to tell me, it is a country that is free in accepting other people from different countries.” Mr. Fadel told the conference delegates.
He stated that today, the name Zogos has been changed to a more appropriate name so that people can recognize them for being better citizens.
Manco remains open to assist the Ministry of Youth and Sports with helping to develop the minds of At-Risk Youth in Liberia.
Manco is willing to sponsor any At-Risk-Youth who graduate from any university in Liberia’s rehabilitation program.
“I consider myself as a citizen by choice of Liberia”, Mr. Fadel said.
Manco has planned to extend working hands with the Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Zeogar Wilson.
Source: New republic liberia
