20/04/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE
Adventist University of West Africa Studentsâ Association-AUWASA
H. E. Christian Robert Cooper
AUWASA HOLDS ITS FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE ACQUAINTANCE & ENGAGEMENT MEETING
Monrovia, Liberia â April 20, 2026
The President of the Adventist University of West Africa Studentsâ Association (AUWASA), H. E. Christian R. Cooper, today led a high-level team of student leaders in a strategic acquaintance and governance engagement with senior members of the University Administration.
The meeting brought together AUWASAâs Executive leaders, including Hon. Nupor Sumo, Vice President, and Hon. Juman Mawoemah Tokpah, Deputy Secretary General, with the Office of the Vice President for Academics, Prof. Adventor M. Trye, Jr., and the Office of the Vice President for Student Services, Pst. Emmanuel P. Smith.
The AUWASA Team was accompanied by its Sponsor, Mother Margret, whose continued guidance and support remain instrumental to the Associationâs vision and operations.
The engagement was characterized by open dialogue, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration in service to the student body and the University at large. Discussions centered on AUWASAâs acquaintance with governance alignment, student welfare, and the charting of sustainable pathways for impactful service delivery.
During the meeting, the AUWASA leadership presented a comprehensive report outlining activities leading up to and following their induction into office. The report highlighted key milestones, administrative transitions, and the strategic direction of the current leadership, including its commitment to accountability, innovation, and legacy-driven governance.
In response, Prof. Trye and Pst. Smith expressed strong enthusiasm for collaboration, reaffirming the Administrationâs readiness to work closely with AUWASA to enhance student experiences and institutional development. Additionally, Prof. Trye charted the pathways to INNOVATING a new AUWASA in its governance and service endeavors.
Mother Margret also echoed her support, emphasizing the importance of unity, discipline, and purpose in achieving meaningful progress.
Speaking following the engagement, President Cooper underscored the significance of the meeting:
âThis engagement marks a defining moment in our administrationâs commitment to purposeful leadership and collaborative governance. We are deeply encouraged by the openness and willingness demonstrated by the University Administration to partner with us. Our vision is clearâto serve with integrity, to lead with purpose, and to build a legacy that reflects excellence, accountability, and genuine impact on the lives of our students.â
The AUWASA leadership extends its sincere appreciation to Prof. Trye and Pst. Smith for their time, receptiveness, and thoughtful contributions during the engagement. The Association also acknowledges the continued support of its sponsor, whose presence reinforces the importance of mentorship and guidance in student leadership.
This meeting sets the tone for a collaborative and forward-looking relationship between AUWASA and the University Administration, anchored in a shared vision of service, excellence, and transformational leadership.
Issued by: __________________________
Office of the Presidential Press Secretary
Hon Ebenezer Eddie Sieh
Adventist University of West Africa Studentsâ Association (AUWASA)
