Claims There Are Inaccurate Narratives Surrounding The State Owned University

PHOTO: UL President Dr. Layli Maparyan upset over toxic media environment

‎‎By Aruna Goepogui

‎Amid the ongoing impasse at the University of Liberia, UL President Dr. Layli Maparyan has expressed disappointment over what she describes as a ‘toxic media environment’ and inaccurate narratives surrounding the institution, mainly on social media.‎

‎Speaking on the University’s President’s Hour on LUX FM 106.5, Dr. Maparyan said she understands the frustration of stakeholders who have been waiting for a resolution to the current situation.

But the UL President expressed concern that such frustrations are increasingly being translated into what she termed toxic media reports and social media posts.

‎‎According to her, she has been particularly disappointed by the nature of some posts circulating on Facebook and other platforms, noting that many of the claims being made are inaccurate because those making them are not aware of developments taking place behind the scenes.

‎The UL President attributed some of the misinformation to the frustration and fatigue of stakeholders who have grown tired of waiting for a resolution.

‎‎Dr. Maparyan admonished stakeholders of the University of Liberia to reflect on the reasons they are part of the nation’s flagship institution and to consider the kind of university they want UL to become in the years ahead,thus calling for a deeper review of how stakeholders perceive the institution and how they can collectively contribute to its future development.

‎‎At the same time, the UL president disclosed that the university is advancing its ongoing campus infrastructure improvement program, with rehabilitation works currently being undertaken at various facilities. She said the initiative forms part of broader efforts to address critical infrastructure needs across the university’s campuses.

‎Dr. Maparyan added that the rehabilitation works are intended to improve building conditions and functionality while creating a better and more conducive academic environment for students, faculty and staff.