MONROVIA – In a bid to enhance Liberia’s education sector, the House Standing Committee on Education and Public Administration, led by Chairman Hon. Nyan Flomo, convened a significant Educational Stakeholders Dialogue on Tuesday. The meeting aimed to gather expert insights on four proposed draft Acts that are currently under consideration by the House of Representatives.
The dialogue, organized under the auspices of the 55th National Legislature, attracted a diverse group of stakeholders from various institutions in Liberia’s education landscape. Participants included representatives from the Ministry of Education, the National Commission on Higher Education, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the National Teachers Association of Liberia, and the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS), among others.
The proposed legislations discussed during the session are designed to further educational access, inclusivity, and quality throughout the country. They include:
An Act to Create the Liberia Sign Language Institute
An Act to Create the Rivercess Community College
An Act to Elevate the Bong County Technical College to University Status
An Act to Create the River Gee Community College
In his opening remarks, Chairman Flomo highlighted the critical need for an inclusive legislative approach that genuinely reflects the voices and aspirations of all Liberians. “The purpose of this dialogue is to ensure that laws we pass are informed by stakeholders’ insights and realities on the ground. We want institutions that respond to our national development goals and help bridge existing gaps in education access,” he stated.
Throughout the dialogue, stakeholders provided valuable recommendations concerning various facets of the proposed institutions, such as structural organization, sustainability, curriculum development, and alignment with national education policies. Their input is seen as vital in shaping effective legislation that meets the needs of students and educators alike.
The House Committee on Education plans to incorporate the feedback and suggestions gathered during the dialogue into its final report to plenary. The proposed Acts will then be debated and considered for passage in the House of Representatives.
This initiative reflects the Legislature’s steadfast commitment to participatory governance and the advancement of educational development in Liberia. It underscores the importance of collaboration among various sectors in the quest for a robust education system that aligns with the nation’s broader transformation agenda. As the dialogue wrapped up, there was a collective sense of optimism about the potential impact of these legislative efforts on the future of education in Liberia
