FLY Announces Preparation Ahead of Upcoming General Assembly
By Princess C. Kossigba, Monrovia, Liberia,
The Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY) has announced preparations for its upcoming General Assembly, signaling a major step toward strengthening youth representation and participation across Liberia.
The Federation’s President Barca S. Elliott in a press statement on Tuesday September 2. 2025 emphasized that, the organization’s General Assembly is scheduled for October of 2025, alongside this process, FLY will officially open its membership to welcome young Liberians and youth organizations committed to advancing the collective aspirations of Liberia’s youth.
According to madam Elliott, the move is intended to strengthen participation, broaden representation, and ensure that the voices of young people are at the center of shaping FLY’s
future.
She further elaborated that, to guarantee the process is marked by transparency, integrity, and inclusiveness, FLY has
established an Independent Elections Commission (IEC) that will oversee all electoral processes.
Those to include the commission are, Brezhnev D. PAASEWE Chairman, Riches Jippy Co-Chair and Melvin Dugbeh Kayseah – Secretary General.
Speaking further FLY’s President urges members, organizations and affiliates to actively participate in the upcoming democratic process to help emplify the voices of young people from every county and to ensure everything is meaningfully represented.
Providing more details, she highlighted that, the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY) is the umbrella organization representing young people and youth-led institutions across Liberia.
According to her, it was established by an Act of the National Legislature in 1974, and started full operation in 1979 currently operating through 15 county Secretariats.
“FLY extends sincere appreciation to the 15 County Secretariats for their unwavering dedication in mobilizing young people nationwide and advancing the organization’s mission at the grassroots level. Your commitment remains vital to building a united and influential youth voice across Liberia” she detailed.
To conclude FLY’s President Barca S. Elliott reassures the public, stakeholders, and partners that the October Assembly will be conducted with transparency, fairness, and accountability with the core values that define the organization’s leadership and mandate.
