The first and oldest independent Republic in Africa, established in 1847. The first Alpha Chapter in Africa was established in Monrovia, Liberia, on October 6, 1958. David N. Howell, former CEO of the Liberia YMCA, along with 17 Alpha Brothers were designated by the international leadership to establish Eta Epsilon Lambda Chapter in Monrovia. The establishment of Eta Epsilon Lambda Chapter was the hopeful beginning of a great heave of Alpha in Africa. The impetus for its establishment came from five Brothers, who were residing in Monrovia at the time. Among them were Bro. I. E. C. Steady (Xi Chapter, 1913), who was deputized at the General Convention, held in Los Angeles, California, in 1936 to set up Alpha Chapters in Africa; and Bro. David N. Howell (Alpha Iota Chapter, 1933), who was later authorized by General President Myles Paige to officiate in setting up of the Chapter. Eta Epsilon Lambda Chapter was chartered on October 6, 1958, with 17 charter members. The first official installation was held, in grand style, on February 20, 1959, at the Mesurado Hotel, in Monrovia, with Bros. Steady and Howell officiating. Others participating in the program were: Bros. Wilbert Holcomb, Dr. C. F. Scarbrough, T. R. Solomon, Dr. Christian Baker, and Cllr. Pohlman Bracewell, Jr., Chapter President. Our Chapter is involved with several activities every year, including giving scholarship annually to college students, programs in underprivileged communities, mentorship, career development, etc.