By : P Uriah Suah | 0881137395
Sanniquellie, Nimba: ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has presented a US$25,000 cheque to the Nimba County Sports Steering Committee in support of the county’s participation in the National County Sports Meet.
The cheque was officially turned over during a brief ceremony held in Sanniquellie, on behalf of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Chief Executive Officer and senior management.
Speaking at the presentation, Hon. Lance Gbah Gonyon, representing AML management, expressed the company’s commitment to youth development and sports advancement in Nimba County. He noted that although AML has supported sports initiatives in the past, this marks a renewed and strengthened partnership with the county’s sports leadership.
“On behalf of the CEO and the entire management of ArcelorMittal Liberia, I am pleased to present to the Nimba County Sports Steering Committee, through the office of the County Superintendent, the sum of US$25,000,” Gonyon said. “We are very happy to be part of the Nimba sports team, which includes both boys and girls.”
He added that AML is hopeful Nimba and the other host counties will qualify for the final stage of the competition in Monrovia, and expressed confidence that Nimba County has the potential to emerge as champion.
“If possible, we hope that each county category wins the championship. That would be good for all of us,” he stated, while also commending the county team’s recent performance.
Receiving the cheque on behalf of the county administration, Peter Karngbaye, Nimba County Development Officer, conveyed appreciation to ArcelorMittal Liberia, describing the donation as part of a longstanding and consistent partnership.
“This is not the first time ArcelorMittal Liberia has supported Nimba County. It is a continuous process,” Karngbaye said. “On behalf of the county administration and our hardworking Superintendent, we say a big thank you to the CEO and management of ArcelorMittal Liberia.”
He assured that the funds would be duly turned over to the Nimba County Sports Steering Committee to support the county’s campaign in the ongoing sports meet, expressing optimism that Nimba would advance to the finals and ultimately lift the trophy.&&&For his part, Tomah Seh Floyd Jr., Co-Chair of the Nimba County Sports Steering Committee (2025–2026), welcomed the donation and praised AML for its unwavering support.
“This is not the first, and certainly it will not be the last,” Floyd said. “Today’s contribution may be the biggest so far, but we know it will only get better.”
He assured the company and the county administration that the steering committee would make effective use of the funds to ensure a successful outing at the National County Sports Meet.
“With this level of support, we can guarantee that we will do our very best to bring home the trophies,” he added, while reaffirming the committee’s commitment to maintaining a strong partnership with ArcelorMittal Liberia.
They concluded with strong commitments from all parties to continue collaborating in promoting sports development and youth empowerment in Nimba County.
