Monrovia, Liberia – Sir Urias W. Brooks, Jr., the Chief Executive Officer of UMOVEMENT, has sent a heartfelt message to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., offering his condolences on the passing of the late Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Hon. Sylvester M. Grigsby. The message, while focused on offering comfort to the President, also underscores a broader call for a national commitment to educational equity.
In his letter, Brooks extends his deepest sympathies to President Boakai, acknowledging the profound loss of not just a colleague but a dear friend. He highlights the President’s long-standing relationship with Hon. Grigsby as a “model for us, the younger generation, to emulate.” Brooks emphasizes that the friendship, which predates his own birth, evolved into a professional partnership built on loyalty and service.
Drawing on his personal philosophy as a student of Ministry in Divinity, Brooks reflects on the importance of relationships as a pathway to prosperity. He writes, “Opportunities flow through people — jobs, partnerships, investments, and even life-changing advice often come from someone you know.” He advocates for an approach of investing in people, showing genuine care, and upholding one’s word, summarizing his belief with the proverb from Ecclesiastes 4:9: “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.”
The UMOVEMENT CEO encouraged President Boakai to find solace in his faith during this period of bereavement. He noted that the bond between the two men is a testament to the qualities of loyalty, service, and enduring friendship, which will continue to inspire all who knew them.
The full text of the letter concludes with a prayer for the President: “May the Lord grant you comfort, strength, and peace during this difficult time.”