GOVERNMENT BREAKS GROUND FOR TAPPITA VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE IN NIMBA
GOVERNMENT BREAKS GROUND FOR TAPPITA VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE IN NIMBA
The Government of Liberia over the weekend officially broke ground for a new skills training hub in Tapita, Nimba County, marking a major step forward for technical and vocational education in the central and southeastern regions.
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Youth and Sports Minister for Technical Vocational Education and Training, Laraamand Nyonton, described the establishment of the Tappita Vocational Training Institute (TVTI) as a new era for Liberian youth. He delivered the remarks on behalf of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.
Nyonton emphasized that the government is intentional about the ARREST AGENDA for Inclusive Development. He noted that TVTI will equip young people with marketable skills to contribute to the national economy. “True development will not be achieved if the youth are excluded from the skilled economy,” he stressed.
Emphasizing the strategic location of the institute, Nyonton said TVTI will improve regional accessibility. Young people from Grand Gedeh, Bong, Rivercess, and surrounding counties will no longer have to migrate to Monrovia in search of quality TVET training. He assured that TVTI will deliver state-of-the-art training to every child in dire need of skills acquisition.
The training curriculum, he said, will be aligned with the industrial and mechanical needs of the region, promoting economic empowerment. Nyonton also addressed the institute’s administrators, reminding them that their role is a sacred responsibility for the future of Nimba, the region, and Liberia.
The Deputy Minister reiterated President Boakai’s commitment to skills development. He informed the youth of Nimba and surrounding counties that they are a priority at the center of the ARREST AGENDA.
“The government is on a mission to revolutionize TVET in Liberia,” Nyonton declared. “We will no longer leave the youth to manage their own skill development future. The government is stepping in and bearing the cost of training materials.”
He pointed to recent actions at the Monrovia Vocational Training Center (MVTC), where material and uniform costs for all students have been eliminated, and fully funded scholarships have been provided for about 200 motorcyclists to transition into specialized skills.
Looking ahead, Nyonton announced that the Ministry of Youth and Sports plans to reopen the Tutumu Agriculture Vocational Training Center in Salala District, Bong County, and the Julijuah Vocational Training Center in Bomi County. The Ministry is also actively seeking public-private partnerships to drive further investment into the TVET sector.
