Monrovia-Fourteen Liberian agriculture teachers are set to travel to Ghana for a one-year advanced training program aimed at strengthening their technical and teaching skills in agriculture education.
The teachers will attend the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana, where they will undergo specialized training designed to improve their capacity to teach agriculture and contribute to Liberia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.
The training opportunity is being provided through the European Union-funded Youth Rising Project, implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
The initiative is intended to strengthen the capacity of Liberian educators and improve the quality of agriculture-related training available to students across the country.
Speaking at a pre-departure ceremony held at the Ministry of Education, Minister of Education Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah urged the 14 teachers to view the opportunity as more than an avenue for personal professional advancement.
Minister Jallah encouraged the teachers to remain focused, curious and open to learning throughout their training in Ghana.
She challenged them to make effective use of the opportunity and return to Liberia prepared to share the knowledge and skills they acquire with other educators and students.
According to the Minister, the teachers’ training will contribute to strengthening agriculture education and supporting the broader development of Liberia’s TVET sector.
Representing the Minister of Youth and Sports, Assistant Minister Hon. Collins F. Tamba also urged the teachers to represent Liberia well during their stay in Ghana.
Assistant Minister Tamba encouraged them to remain committed to their studies and return prepared to use their newly acquired skills to contribute to national development.
He emphasized the importance of investing in the skills and knowledge of educators, particularly in areas such as agriculture that are closely linked to Liberia’s economic and development priorities.
The Ministry of Education expressed appreciation to the European Union and UNIDO for their continued support to Liberia’s TVET sector and efforts to strengthen the capacity of educators.
The ministry said the training represents an opportunity to improve the professional capacity of agriculture teachers and strengthen the quality of technical and vocational education in Liberia.
The 14 teachers are expected to return to Liberia after completing the one-year program and apply the knowledge and experience gained in Ghana to their teaching and professional responsibilities.
The Ministry of Education said it looks forward to the teachers returning with new skills and experiences that can contribute to the continued development of agriculture education and the TVET sector.
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