Johnsonville, Feb. 24 -- More than 700 graduates of LICOSSES College of Education have been urged to lead with integrity and strive for excellence during the institution's 26th "C" Certificate, 21st "A" Certificate, and 2nd Bachelor's Degree Program convocation ceremony, held at the Liberty Christian Center in Johnsonville.

As the keynote speaker, Nobel Laureate and peace activist Leymah Gbowee addressed the theme, "Beating Back Laziness and Embracing Excellence." In her address, Gbowee highlighted the need to tackle the shortcomings in Liberia's education system and emphasized the importance of fostering excellence.

"We do not celebrate excellence in Liberia today," Gbowee remarked, noting the prevalence of negative mindsets in the co...