MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing a highly skilled and professional workforce following the return of three employees from a specialized Protocol, Etiquette and Diplomacy training held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The five-day program, organized by the CORNERSTONE Global Leadership Foundation, took place from August 10–14, 2026, and brought together professionals from across the region to strengthen competencies in diplomacy, institutional representation, workplace etiquette, and stakeholder engagement.
Representing LEC at the training were Felecia K. Inuwa, Senior Officer for Corporate Services and Protocol, Alexander P. Kpayea, and Samuelina H. Baker, with Kpayea and Baker participating on behalf of the LEC Workers Union.
Receiving the participants upon their return, LEC Deputy Managing Director for Administration, Eric Augustine Fredericks, reiterated Management’s unwavering commitment to investing in human capital as a cornerstone of the Corporation’s ongoing transformation agenda.
He emphasized that strengthening employee capacity remains essential to enhancing workplace productivity, improving service delivery, and advancing institutional excellence.
According to him, LEC’s modernization efforts extend beyond infrastructure and operational reforms to include deliberate investments in the professional growth of its workforce.
“As we continue to transform the Corporation, we are equally committed to ensuring that our employees are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to drive sustainable institutional progress,” Fredericks noted.
The training is expected to enhance participants’ expertise in professional protocol, diplomatic engagement, corporate etiquette, and stakeholder relations critical skills that will support LEC’s expanding interactions with customers, government institutions, development partners, and other key stakeholders.
LEC continues to prioritize strategic investments in its people alongside the modernization of its systems and operations, recognizing that a competent, motivated, and service-oriented workforce is fundamental to delivering reliable electricity services and achieving long-term institutional success.
