Grand Gedeh University

Grand Gedeh Veterans Make Huge Donation to GGU

--LD200K for fund drive, USD250 for Scholarship grant

The quest of the administration of the Grand Gedeh University to source funding outside the normal budgetary funnel of the national government through the landmark GGU USD1 m Education Endowment Fund Drive got a major boost over the weekend when the Grand Gedeh Veterans Association honored its unprecedented pledge of LD200,000.00 and an additional USD250 scholarship at a well- attended meeting of the organization at the Gedeh Embassy, Old and New Matadi Junction, Sinkor amid excitement and impactful interaction among its members.

Receiving the contribution on behalf of the university, Elijah Komontey Gbarweay, Chairperson of the Steering Committee overseeing the One Million Dollar Fundraising Campaign for Grand Gedeh University, expressed profound appreciation to the Grand Gedeh Veterans Association for what he described as a timely and significant contribution toward strengthening the institution.

“We have received and continue to receive donations and contributions from Liberians and other institutions from different category of human existence and not to disrespect such gesture, we want to, however, acknowledge that yours is the most significant and touches the innermost thought of the Grand Gedeh University because it is symbolic, milestone driving, historical and defining towards the developmental agenda of Grand Gedeh County. Your institution represents the apex institution as it relates to the intellectual ecosystem of the county. Thanks for your generosity”, an elated Gbarweay told the large gathering amid cheers from the listening audience.

Gbarweay lauded the association for its leadership and commitment to community development, noting that the donation represents the first financial contribution of its kind from the veterans' organization to the university. He said the gesture reflects a strong belief in the transformative power of education and the collective responsibility of citizens to support institutions that are shaping the county’s future.

He further emphasized that the contribution should serve as a catalyst for other organizations, alumni, citizens, and development partners to rally behind the university’s ambitious fundraising campaign. According to him, sustained support from stakeholders is essential to improving educational opportunities and ensuring the long-term success of the institution.

Earlier while presenting the funds, the Chairperson of the Grand Gedeh Veterans Association, Sunday T. Heagbetus, formally presented the contribution and reaffirmed the organization’s dedication to educational advancement in the county.

Heagbetus explained that the donation is intended to support ongoing efforts aimed at enhancing educational services and expanding opportunities for students at Grand Gedeh University. He stressed that education remains one of the most important pillars for the development of Grand Gedeh County and Liberia as a whole.

The veterans' leader encouraged university authorities to ensure that the benefits of the donation reach a broad cross-section of students. He emphasized that educational support should be inclusive and accessible to deserving beneficiaries from various backgrounds, rather than being limited solely to academic merit.

“Investing in education is investing in the future,” Heagbetus stated, adding that the association remains committed to initiatives that empower young people through learning, skills development, and improved access to quality education.

The donation forms part of broader efforts to support the One Million Dollar Fundraising Campaign, an initiative designed to mobilize resources for the expansion and development of Grand Gedeh University. The campaign seeks to finance critical projects, including infrastructure improvements, enhancement of academic programs, and the strengthening of student support services.

The contribution comes amid growing calls from education stakeholders for increased investment in Liberia’s education sector to improve learning outcomes and strengthen institutions of higher learning across the country. The Grand Gedeh Veterans Association’s support is being viewed as a meaningful step toward achieving those objectives while encouraging greater community participation in the development of the university.

Dr. Towah Volunteers Teaching Services at GGU

— President Gbotoe Hails Move as Inspiring Boost to Quality Education

The drive to strengthen academic excellence at Grand Gedeh University (GGU) has received a significant boost following a significant gesture by the Chairman of the University's Board of Trustees, Chief Dr. William Deiyan Towah, who has volunteered to serve as a lecturer on a pro bono basis beginning with the First Semester of the 2026/2027 academic year, which officially commenced on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Dr. Towah's decision comes at a pivotal moment in the institution's transformation following its elevation from Grand Gedeh Community College to full university status. His commitment reflects a strong dedication to advancing higher education and supporting the university's vision of becoming a center of academic excellence in Liberia.

With more than 25 years of experience in academia, public service, and leadership, Dr. Towah brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to GGU. He has served in various teaching capacities, including at the University of Liberia, where he was recently appointed Adjunct Professor in the Master's Programs in Business Administration and Public Administration.

At GGU, Dr. Towah will teach advanced courses in Accounting, Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, and Statistics within the College of Business and Public Administration. Beyond the classroom, he is expected to play a leading role in reviewing, redesigning, and strengthening academic curricula to ensure that programs remain responsive to contemporary workplace demands, emerging global trends, and international educational standards.

The university also plans to leverage Dr. Towah's extensive academic, professional, and international experience in establishing the proposed Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, a strategic initiative aimed at fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and practical skills development among students.

Additionally, he will help spearhead efforts to secure international grants, scholarships, and development partnerships while leading teams in preparing proposals focused on human capital development, institutional growth, and the expansion of the university's infrastructure to meet the requirements of a modern higher-learning institution.

The announcement has already generated widespread commendation among faculty, students, and stakeholders, many of whom view the initiative as a demonstration of visionary leadership and a powerful example of service to education.

Reacting to the development, GGU President Dr. Eric Z.M. Gbotoe, who is currently on an international engagement tour in Germany and the United States seeking strategic partnerships and support for the university, expressed profound appreciation for Dr. Towah's commitment.

Overwhelmed by the gesture, Dr. Gbotoe described the decision as both timely and transformational.

"Wow! Encouraging, rewarding, and inspiring. This will serve as an added morale booster to the work we are undertaking to transform the landscape of quality education in Liberia, a mission that Grand Gedeh University is proud to champion. Welcome aboard, our mentor, teacher, and leader," Dr. Gbotoe stated.

Dr. Towah's voluntary service is widely being viewed as a remarkable contribution to higher education and a major endorsement of GGU's ongoing efforts to build a world-class institution capable of producing the next generation of Liberian professionals and leaders

Big News Is Loading for GGU

Wow, this is welcoming and unbelievable. There are spirited Liberians out there who are receiving the news that the Grand Gedeh University has been officially chartered by the Government of Liberia through the assent of His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr , President of the Republic of Liberia with positism and are responding hugely to the critical needs of the new citadel of learning.

Surprisingly, a bulk of them, constituting about 80% are not Grand Gedeans. They are being moved by their passion for quality education, advanced human capital development and a strong sense of patriotism. Statistically speaking about point six (.6) of that 80% are from B**g and Nimba Counties, not even from the Southeast. This is a huge initiative that Liberians are embracing nation building beyond their own places of origin and we are very excited that they are channelling that resolve through the Grand Gedeh University.

Keep a vigil on this page as we roll out the BIG NEWS

Happy birthday Cllr. Kanio Bai Gbala, Member of the Board of Trustees, Grand Gedeh University. Many more happy returns with God's richest blessings and fulfilment

BOT Chair Chief Dr. Towah Redeems Pledge

The ongoing $1 million Education Fund drive of the Grand Gedeh University got a major boost yesterday, Thursday, May 7, 2026 when the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the institution, Chief Dr. William Deiyan Towah, Sr made good his pledge of LD50,000.00 by redeeming it, sending a strong message that he is committed to contributing to the upliftment of GGU.

The retired seasoned diplomat had opted for the payment to have been unannounced but he obliged to cave in for the public acknowledgement as it will spur others who made pledges to redeem theirs as well as those who could not be at the launch to know that the contribution is an ongoing drive until April 5, 2026.

“We prefer to remain silent in these commitments because it is our sworn obligation to ensure that the best is rendered our people in whatever endeavors, especially when it comes to human capital development of our people and county. So, if the publicity will do good to the cause of the fund drive, you are at liberty to do so”, Dr. Towah told the Steering Committee late last night.

We commend Dr. Towah and every other individual and institutions that have been supportive of this worthy initiative and urge others to emulate their good examples.

The Rise of Grand Gedeh University:
A Short Poem
By: Elijah Komontey Gbarweay

From years of hope, through trials and pain,
Through voices raised in sun and rain,
A dream once carried by the few
Now stands in strength—proud, bold, and new.

Grand Gedeh University was born through struggle long,
Through advocacy, faith, and song;
A vision shaped by hearts that knew
That education builds anew.

Upon the soil of Grand Gedeh County it stands,
A torch of hope in youthful hands;
To shape young minds, to skills impart,
And plant ambition in each heart.

Its coming marks a brighter day,
A turning point, a clearer way—
Where human capital shall rise,
And dreams take flight beneath our skies.

Sayee lifts GGU with $1,000.00

In a strong display for his undisputed support to quality education and commitment to contribute to the overall development of the motherland, Honorable Eric Ceekay Sayee, Deputy Managing Director for Operations, Liberia Petroleum Refining Corporation (LPRC) has donated a CASH amount of USD1,000.00 to the Grand Gedeh University (GGU) as his own quota to the recently launched GGU USD 1 M Education Endowment Fund Drive.

Sayee who had led the LPRC Assessment team preparatory to the construction of a modern student center, a project initiated by Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung , said he was impressed with the level of transformation taking place at the institution under the stellar leadership of Eric ZM Gbotoe, PhD, President of GGU. He called on Grand Gedeans to rally around the administration to make GGU second to none in the higher education ecosystem of the country.

"We must be intentional enough to lift our people from the trenches of backwardness through education, skill acquisition and utilization and empowerment, some of the strong pillars of human advancement that the Grand Gedeh University represents. I am fully in support of this worthy cause", Honorable Sayee who had pleaded for the donation not to be made public said.

Congratulations Honorable Sayee you are truly a man of your words, though preferring to be quiet and noiseless while supporting good initiatives.