Farrukh Shabbir Lodhi, Missionary, Liberia
The Humanity First Ahmadiyya Vocational College in Liberia was established in 2011 and since its inception, more than 3,500 students have graduated. On 22 December 2024, its 18th annual graduation ceremony was held, presided over by Naveed Ahmad Adil Sahib, Amir and Missionary-In-Charge Liberia. The ceremony commenced with a recitation from the Holy Quran, following welcome comments by Mr Shadrach K. Kpah and an outline of the college’s history by Mr Sampson O Zarkpahand. The principal of the college, Suleman Ahmed Sahib, then provided a report on the events of the academic year 2023–2024. A total of 534 students graduated in ten programmes during the year, including general and industrial electricity, refrigeration and air-conditioning, catering and pastry, cosmetology, solar installation, tailoring, basic computer skills, advanced computer skills, plumbing and driving. Amir Sahib Jamaat Liberia addressed the graduates following the report and congratulated the students and college administration, urging the graduates to apply their skills and pursue career opportunities diligently. Following this, he presented special gifts and diplomas to the graduating students.
