MONROVIAThe Commissioner of Oldest Congo Town and Chairman of the Commissioners Council of Montserrado County, Hon. Edward Horton Lahai, has launched Phase II of the Township Skills Training and Empowerment Program, which will provide vocational and technical skills training for an additional 200 young people in the township.
The launch coincided with activities marking Commissioner Lahai’s second anniversary in office, during which he highlighted the achievements of his administration and outlined priorities aimed at improving the lives of residents.
Speaking at the event, Commissioner Lahai thanked citizens, community leaders, and development partners for their continued support in advancing decentralization and strengthening local governance within Oldest Congo Town.
He said his administration has made significant progress in promoting local governance, fiscal decentralization, and citizen participation, despite limited financial support from the central government.
According to the Commissioner, the township has relied on locally generated revenue to provide essential public services and implement community development initiatives.
Lahai identified youth empowerment, employment creation, greater citizen participation in governance, improved educational facilities, and expanded access to electricity as key priorities for his administration.
He said the second phase of the Skills Training and Empowerment Program is intended to equip more young people with practical vocational and technical skills that will improve their employment opportunities and promote self-reliance.
As part of the anniversary celebration, Commissioner Lahai also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement a separate skills training initiative targeting women and girls, describing the move as part of his administration’s commitment to promoting women’s empowerment and inclusive community development.
The Commissioner further cautioned residents against the illegal occupation of state-owned land within the township, urging community members to comply with existing land management laws and regulations to protect public property and encourage orderly urban development.
Commissioner Lahai assumed office in July 2024 following his nomination by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, confirmation by the Liberian Senate, and subsequent appointment by the President.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working with residents and development partners to promote sustainable development, strengthen local governance, and improve service delivery throughout Oldest Congo Town.
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