Liberia: Cummings Lauded For Women Empowerment
Alexander B. Cummings, the political leader of the Alternative National Congress and Standard Bearer of the CPP
A Liberian-based enterprising women group, United Women Beyond Borders, has lauded the Political Leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Alexander B. Cummings, for his continuous support in empowering women to become self-reliant and self-sufficient.
The United Women Beyond Borders, with a membership of over one thousand, are currently constructing a 42-stores building in the Paynesville Redlight market District, to which they said Mr. Cummings has made substantial contributions.
The women are mainly engaged in cross-border trade in West Africa, importing essential agro-produce including dried peppers, groundnuts, and beans for supply on the Liberian market.
The President of the United Women Beyond Borders, Madam Sangai Dunbar expressed gratitude to the ANC Leader for his generous assistance which she said has enabled the organization to embark on the construction of the 42 stores building, which is nearing completion.
She expressed the organization’s gratitude on Tuesday, April 5, during a stop-over by Mr. Cummings in Paynesville, while the ANC Political Leader was on a visit in District five, Montserrado County, as part of his community engagements.
Mr. Cummings said he was proud of the great undertaking by the women and promised more financial support for the completion of the 42-store building at the Red Light Market District.
He reaffirmed his unflinching support and protection of women rights to economic empowerment and against gender based violence including rape.
Earlier, the Paynesville Vocational Training Center (PVTC) in Paynesville held a special welcoming program for Mr. Cummings and entourage. The institution outlined some basic needs as it helps young people acquire basic skills to make them productive citizens.
PVCT Authorities, later presented Mr. Cummings a symbolic key of the institution and a T-shirt with the inscription, 'PVTC for Cummings'.
The ANC Political Leader's community engagements also took him to the Police Academy area, Bassa Town and ended at the Kukatonun intellectual Center, in Paynesville, where he interacted with hundreds of Liberians, who pledged support to his Presidential bid.