The outgoing Pakistani Contingent has constructed a children’s park in Voinjama, Lofa County, for the kids of the city at Liberia.
Turning over the Pakistan-Liberia Friendship Park to the local county authorities, UNMIL force commander Major General Muhammad Khalid said the initiative by the Pakistani peacekeepers will afford the children of Voinjama an opportunity to play in a clean environment.
The Children’s Park is a gift from Pakistani Contingent as they are preparing to end their tour of duty in Lofa County, the force commander said.
A large number of local elders, community members, children and UN officials witnessed the hand-over ceremony. Local community members thanked for this beautiful piece of work and expressed their gratitude by singing Pakistani songs. During their tour of duty, Pakistani Contingent undertook several programmes and projects outside their peacekeeping duties, providing training for several youths in various skills including auto mechanics, electricity, and basic computer training, among others.
