AMEU Graduates urged to remain focused, Know Value

The commencement speaker of the 2023 graduation, Dr. Carma Chinyere Love, has admonished graduates of the faith-based African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) to remain focused and know their value, and continue to invest in their education.

“Know your own value without the extra hair and nails and clothes because you are priceless. You need to reflect yourself about what you learned that you are graduating and also keep roving. Willingly choose wisely because you will have to live with the results. Enrich your life’s journey even Jesus asked for help and you will never be too old to ask for assistance when needed,” she said.

She urged the graduates to always behave like they know their divine destiny is unfolding for their highest good and creates their success by having their life’s action plan and take conscious step.

“Dream delayed does not mean deny, and therefore you should not waste your time being disappointed. Improve the area in your life where you know your best is waiting for you. Don’t never sit around waiting for miracle but be busy going around every door and everywhere,” Love said.

Dr. Love called on the graduates to repeat the steps of those who are successful and also stand on the shoulders because it is something everyone does because without it she would not be addressing them and others are waiting to stand on their shoulders based on their action.

“Now is the only guarantee time you have in your life because the past is gone and the future is the pigment of imagination. Never misuse time because it can be your best friend or worst enemy. If you respect your time, others will respect your time and know that you are worth their time,” she said.

In remarks, the President of the African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU), Rev. Alvin E. Attah said the administration has over the years strived to uphold the commitment to academic excellence, research innovation and community engagement.

Rev. Attah described the year in review as a year of challenges and resilience, but also a year of tremendous growth and transformation, with the graduation of the second batch of international students and the entries of students from East Africa.

“Our faculty, staff and students have displayed unwavering determination in adapting to the over and ever evolving landscape of education during these extraordinary times. Our determination to incorporate online learning and the streamless integration of technology into our curricula have enabled us to continue delivering a world class education in a hybrid way,” he said.

The AMEU chief administrator told the gathering that the students have consistently demonstrated their commitment to learning and their achievements have earned the administration international recognition at this point.

In addition to the anti-plagiarism software that is managed by the AME University, he disclosed that AME University has successfully joined EBB School Host to provide E-library services to members of the University community. 

“With this new innovation, students of our noble institution can now access the library 24/7 from their comfort of their homes with any device of their choice. This innovation also comes with mobile applications, meaning our students can download the EPSCO Host mobile app either from Google Play Store for Android devices or App Store for Apple devices and access AME University E library through the app,” he said.

He said this makes AME University the first university in Liberia to have such services for their students, stating “the Dean of Library Services has begun to roll out series of training sessions for both students and faculty. 

“We have continued to strengthen our commitment to global education through partnerships with universities around the world, including the University of Botswana, the University of Sierra Leone and the University of Jian in Spain. We expanded our international exchange programs, allowing our students to experience different cultures, gain new perspectives and broaden their horizons,” Rev. Attah stated. 

According to him, these experiences have not only enriched the students’ lives, but also foster a deeper sense of global citizenship community engagement and the administration takes immense pride in the community outreach programs. 

“Over the last year, we have strengthened our ties with our local community, participating in numerous service initiatives and contributing to the betterment of our region, our students and faculties have engaged in voluntary work with community dwellers to improve the sanitation and general hygiene of the Soniwein community does making it meaningful,” he said.

Meanwhile, Rev.  Attah pointed out  that the administration is resolved to open the Department of Disabilities as the administration has made the favorable for learning for everyone and respected.

The Security Advisor to President George Manneh Weah, Jefferson Karmo, said the graduates will complement the human capital of Liberia which is essential for national development.

Mr. Karmo said the government remains committed to providing the enabling environment for learning and social economic development of the citizens.

 “We want every citizen to be respectful of the law so that by our conduct we can all contribute to peace and security in our country. This government is committed to ensuring that the enabling environment for the exercise of democratic rights,” Mr. Karmo said.