Monrovia, Liberia – March 3, 2026 – The Government of Liberia, through the National Lottery Authority (NLA), has presented Three Hundred Eighty United States Dollars (US$380) to Ms. Dedeh Moris, a physically challenged student, to support her graduation expenses.
Ms. Moris is expected to graduate from the University of Liberia with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree.
The check was presented by the NLA’s Deputy Director General for Lotto Games, Hon. Richlue O. Burphy, on behalf of the Authority’s Management headed by Director General Hon. Peter L. Solo.
Speaking during the presentation, Hon. Burphy reaffirmed the NLA’s commitment to supporting Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) across Liberia, emphasizing that the Authority remains dedicated to improving the welfare and opportunities of vulnerable groups through various social support initiatives. The presentation ceremony took place at the National Lottery Authority’s headquarters on Old Road in Monrovia on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Receiving the check, Ms. Moris expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Government of Liberia and the Management of the National Lottery Authority for their continued care and support to persons living with disabilities throughout the country. She specifically thanked NLA Director General Hon. Peter L. Solo and his team for the assistance, noting that the support has been instrumental in helping her achieve this milestone. Ms. Moris is one of the beneficiaries of the NLA’s Educational Support Project (ESP), a program designed to sponsor and assist students living with disabilities who are enrolled in public universities and colleges across Liberia, including the University of Liberia.
The initiative forms part of the NLA’s broader strategic mandate to support persons living with disabilities nationwide.
In addition to its annual distribution of food and non-food items to PWD communities across the country, the Authority continues to invest in educational empowerment by providing financial assistance to disabled students pursuing higher education at public institutions in Liberia.