Muslim leaders in Grand Cape Mount County have hailed Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti for what they describe as her “quiet service” to vulnerable communities, while crediting her support for creating opportunities for Liberian Muslims to participate in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
By Christophina Nyanneh
The commendation came Saturday in Tienii, Tewor District, during a special welcome ceremony organized by the Grand Cape Mount County Chapter of the National Imam Council of Liberia for about 60 returning pilgrims. The event brought together Islamic leaders, community elders, women representatives, and local stakeholders to celebrate the successful completion of the spiritual journey.
Chief Imam Ali Krayee praised Minister Nyanti’s support to the Hajj program, but said her contributions go beyond the pilgrimage, citing humanitarian interventions and assistance to vulnerable people in Gbarpolu, Tewor, and Bokomu districts.
“The credit goes foremost to Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sara Beysolow Nyanti. And it is not just about Hajj. Since 2024, she has been helping some of the widows and vulnerable people in Gbarpolu, Tewor, and Bokomu districts,” Imam Krayee said.
The Chief Imam said some of Minister Nyanti’s community interventions, including water projects benefiting several towns in Gbarpolu County, were completed without publicity or public ceremonies because of her decision to avoid seeking personal recognition.
“Last year, they built water systems serving five towns, and she did not even inaugurate them with a ceremony,” Imam Krayee added.
Meanwhile, Liberia’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Mohammed Dukuly, praised Minister Nyanti for strengthening Liberia’s diplomatic efforts abroad and described Grand Cape Mount County as a major asset with significant tourism and development potential.
“Robertsport has the landscape. You see the savannah land, the lake on the side, the mountains, and ahead of it is the Atlantic Ocean. So you have a treasure,” Ambassador Dukuly said.
The Ambassador also disclosed that efforts are underway to revive plans for the construction of an Islamic University and two Islamic centers in Liberia, stressing that strengthening religious institutions is critical for preserving Islamic education and values for future generations.
“If we don’t have Islamic institutions that can teach people and take over from you, Islam will end right here. We don’t want that,” Sheikh Dukuly warned.
Receiving appreciation gifts on behalf of Minister Nyanti, her Chief of Office Staff and Personnel Assistant Sarah Kabah Jones thanked the Muslim community and urged returning pilgrims to continue reflecting the values of Hajj through peace, humility, patience, forgiveness, and service to others.
“Today is a day for thanksgiving and a day for celebration. We celebrate your faith, your sacrifice, and your commitment to fulfilling one of the most important pillars of Islam,” Jones said.
