Nobel laureate Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf sworn in as Liberian president

Nobel laureate and Liberia's President-elect, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and Vice President-elect Joseph Boakai took the oath of office Monday in the capital Monrovia for the next six years.

The colorful event, which brought together more than 300 foreign guests including Heads of States, Foreign Ministers and international organizations, was held outside the premises of the national legislature instead of the joint chambers of the Senate and House to accommodate more people invited to the event.

Most of the outgoing and incoming legislators were in colorful traditional attires instead of the usual western business suits common on occasions of this dimension.

As previously promised by the government to keep security normal throughout the inauguration process, no unusual event occurred during Monday's event prompting political observers to label it as the most peaceful transition yet again in Africa.

Heads of states that graced the occasion were from Sierra Leone, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, Guinea, Benin, Namibia, Niger among others.

The government of the U.S. was represented by a high power delegation headed by Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton.

The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of Liberia Johnny Lewis.

This the first time since the end of nearly 15 years of bitter civil war to witness a smooth democratic and peaceful transfer of political power from one administration to another.

Delivering her inaugural address, Sirleaf urged her compatriots join her in the new administration to forge ahead a future of pride, progress and unity.

She said this administration will prioritize youth development so as to create job opportunities that will economically empower contribute to nation building.

The Liberian leader noted that recent developments including bloody demonstrations in November that took the country in the wrong path was a result of an impatient youth population.

"We heard that message and hope it will not be in vain," Sirleaf told a traumatized populace as she begins her second term of office with numerous challenges.

"The challenges come down to hope, raped by war and chaos, to hope for a secured family and society," the president said.

"The new six years start today requiring continued commitment and hard work from all of us. All Liberians must resolve to reach this ambition," the Liberian leader added.