MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS ACKNOWLEDGES PRESIDENTIAL VETO OF TVET COMMISSION BILL, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO COLLABORATIVE REVIEW
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS ACKNOWLEDGES PRESIDENTIAL VETO OF TVET COMMISSION BILL, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO COLLABORATIVE REVIEW
The Ministry of Youth and Sports acknowledges His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr.'s decision to veto the proposed Liberia Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Commission Bill.
The Ministry respects the President’s constitutional authority as exercised under Article 35 and takes due note of the concerns raised regarding key legal, administrative, and governance provisions contained in the draft legislation.
While remaining fully committed to strengthening technical and vocational education and training across Liberia, the Ministry recognizes the importance of establishing an institutional framework that is clearly defined in its mandate, efficient in its structure, and aligned with best practices in public sector governance.
The issues highlighted—particularly those relating to the separation of regulatory and operational functions, the transition of existing institutions and personnel, and overall governance consistency- are critical to ensuring the long-term success, credibility, and sustainability of a national TVET system.
In this regard, the Ministry of Youth and Sports welcomes the opportunity to work closely with the Legislature, the Ministry of Education, and all relevant stakeholders to review and refine the bill.
Our shared objective is to develop a strong, coherent, legally sound framework that advances skills development, expands opportunities for young people, and supports Liberia’s national development priorities.
The Ministry reaffirms its commitment to a collaborative and inclusive process that ensures the final legislation reflects the aspirations of the Liberian people while meeting the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and effectiveness.
The Ministry remains confident that, through constructive engagement and sustained technical input, a stronger and more responsive TVET framework will be achieved for the benefit of Liberia’s youth.
