MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The Agricultural and Industrial Training Bureau (AITB) has commended Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung Sr., President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s administration, development partners and other stakeholders for their continued support toward strengthening Liberia’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector.
The appreciation follows the official dedication of AITB’s newly renovated headquarters, an event the Bureau described as an important milestone in its ongoing efforts to improve skills development and expand opportunities for young Liberians.
AITB specifically expressed gratitude to Vice President Koung for gracing the occasion and officially dedicating the renovated facility. The Bureau said his continued advocacy for TVET, skills development and youth empowerment added significance to the milestone.
The institution also recognized President Boakai for his leadership and the government’s commitment to human capital development and workforce preparation.
AITB extended appreciation to the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, the Senior Advisor to the Office of the President, government ministers, officials and other public-sector stakeholders for their support to the Bureau and broader efforts to transform Liberia’s TVET system.
Development partners, private-sector and industry leaders, entrepreneurs, TVET administrators and instructors, students, young people, the National Council for TVET, AITB management and staff, members of the media and other stakeholders were also acknowledged for their contributions to the institution’s work.
The Bureau said discussions and messages delivered during the dedication ceremony reinforced the importance of ensuring that TVET produces practical and market-relevant skills rather than focusing solely on infrastructure and certificates.
According to AITB, the ultimate objective is to ensure that skills acquired through vocational and technical training translate into greater productivity, employment, entrepreneurship and improved livelihoods.
The Bureau said it recognizes the responsibility that comes with the ongoing transformation and pledged to translate the improvements at AITB into tangible opportunities, particularly for Liberia’s growing youth population.
AITB described the renovated headquarters as more than an improved physical facility, saying the project symbolizes a shared national commitment to strengthening TVET, developing relevant skills, promoting employment and entrepreneurship, and building a more productive workforce.
The Bureau reaffirmed its commitment to working with government, development partners, the private sector, training institutions and other stakeholders to advance Liberia’s TVET agenda.
AITB concluded by expressing gratitude to all individuals and institutions that have contributed to its progress, emphasizing that continued collaboration will be essential to transforming the country’s skills-development system and creating sustainable opportunities for young Liberians.
