PHOTO: Liberia Senate President pro tempore, Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence
A women’s development charity in Nigeria, the New Dawn for Women and Community Intervention Initiative(NEWOMCII), has awarded Liberian Senate President pro tempore, Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence, the Pan-African Legislative Excellence & Women in Governance Award.
Senator Lawrence, alongside nine (9) others, received distinct awards in the Nigerian Capitol, Abuja, on April 28, at an elaborate ceremony of dignitaries.
The citation preceding the awards named Senator Lawrence as a โdistinguished Liberian stateswoman, humanitarian, and champion of democratic governanceโ.
NEWOMCII said it watched Senator Lawrence from afar as a strong advocate for womenโs empowerment in the advancement of the countryโs women’s legislative caucus.
NEWOMCII believed Senator Lawrence serves Liberia beyond politics; extending services to women’s skill development, microloans, and girls’ literacy initiatives through her Nyonblee Cares Foundation- NCF.
The Foundationโs Director, George Stewart proxied for Protemp Lawrence, received the award on her behalf. Stewart acknowledged Senator Lawrenceโs support for women and girlsโ empowerment in health, education, and confidence-building.
Stewart said over 70% of the Foundationโs programs benefit women and girls. He praised NEWOMCII for recognizing women like Senator Lawrence, who elevate the women’s agenda for progress, because โWhen women lead, everyone is empowered.โ
Alongside Senator Lawrence, a prominent Liberian woman quietly supporting African women’s empowerment, Cllr. Tupee Taylor bagged an award titled: โDistinguished Service In Women Advocacy & Social Impact Awardโ. ย NEWOMCII said Madam Taylor uses her influence to drive change in Africa.ย Cllr. Taylor addressed the ceremony virtually as she honored an engagement in Central Africa.
Meanwhile, the Nyonblee Cares Foundation is expected to partner with the NEWOMCII in furthering women’s empowerment and community development in Nigeria and Liberia.