MONROVIA, LIBERIA-President Joseph Boakai has declared Saturday, August 24, National Flag Day to be observed throughout the country as a National Holiday.

The Proclamation calls on citizens and foreign residents within the borders of the country to observe the Day by displaying the National Flag on dwelling places and public buildings.

According to a Foreign Ministry release issued recently, President Boakai has mandated all Government Offices and public and business houses to remain closed on the Day.

According to the Proclamation, this year’s celebration will be executed by the Education Ministry under the theme: “The Flag, A Symbol of One Liberia”, with former Foreign Minister Olubanke King Akerele serving as Keynote Speaker at the indoor program.

Meanwhile, President Joseph Boakai is expected to deliver a special Flag Day message at the program commemorating the day at the Centennial Memorial Pavilion on Ashmun Street.

By: Frederick Teegwiah, Jr.