The 55th Legislature will on today, January 13, 2025, officially reconvene for its 2nd session. The opening program of the Legislature is consistent with Chapter 5, Article 32 (a) of the 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia which provides that the Legislature shall assemble in regular session once a year on the second working Monday in January.
The opening ceremony according to the protocol will be graced by the Chief Executive H.E Joseph N. Boakai Sr, President of the Republic of Liberia, Officials of Government and members of the Diplomatic Corps as well as civil society organizations, are expected to grace the opening ceremony.
The Senate
During the program, President Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence will deliver an opening statement and set the Senateโs agenda for the second session.
Pro Tempore Lawrence will also use the ceremony to outline accomplishments during the 1st session, including legislations passed, confirmations, and other instruments in the committee room, as well as expectations during the 2nd session.
The event
The ceremony which will begin at 10am in the morning, will witness a grand march by members of both Houses of the Legislature from the Executive Manson side to the front of the Rotunda before going to their separate chambers.
The colorful program will also witness the hosting of the Flags of the Country and the Fifteen (15) Counties by the Sargent At-Arms of the Legislature. Following the resumption of normal Legislative work, members of that august body will give due consideration to the scrutiny and passage of several key legislative instruments.
โFellow media practitioners, after the parade, members of the House will assemble at the Monrovia City Hall where the presiding officer of the House (Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon) will welcome his colleagues and deliver his opening address setting the legislative agenda for the sessions ahead,โ a release from the press buruea states.
It continues, โThereafter a reception will take place in the Ballroom of the City Hall. โMeanwhile we urged the assigned legislative reporters to continue to uphold professionalism and avoid actions that undermine journalistic standards.
Let me emphasize the vital role of ethical journalism in maintaining the integrity of the profession. The Press Bureau is dedicated to facilitating your access to lawmakers and providing the necessary support in your reporting efforts.โ
