The stamps commemorate the president's
inauguration |
Liberia
has produced its first postage stamps since civil war began in 1989.
Posts and Telecommunications Minister Jackson Doe unveiled two
sets of stamps in the capital, Monrovia on Tuesday.
They depict the elections last year and the inauguration this
year of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Africa's first elected
female head of state.
Liberia was once known for producing large numbers of stamps
aimed at young collectors, with pictures ranging from dinosaurs to
former US presidents.
Most of Liberia's basic services were destroyed during the civil
conflict which ended in 2003 when the-then president, Charles
Taylor, resigned and went into exile in Nigeria.
"As a result of unlawful acts during the 14 years of war, the
postal system which served as one of the major revenue generating
factors within the ministry was completely looted," Mr Doe said.
Gunter Boehm, Universal Postal Union consultant to Liberia, said
it was "a historic day for the republic of Liberia."
The reopening of the first post-war post office is expected on
Wednesday.
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