Monrovia – Montserrado County District 17 Representative Bernard Blue Benson Jr. has submitted a communication to the House of Representatives requesting consideration of draft legislation to establish the Right Bank Technical & Vocational Institute in Montserrado County.
In his communication to plenary, Rep. Benson presented a draft bill titled “An Act to Establish the Right Bank Technical & Vocational Institute.”
The proposed legislation seeks to create a technical and vocational training institution in one of the Right Bank communities, aimed at expanding access to practical education and workforce development opportunities for Liberian youth.
According to the District 17 lawmaker, the institute will focus on delivering quality technical and vocational education and training designed to equip young people and other citizens with employable skills.
He noted that the initiative is intended to promote innovation, strengthen workforce readiness, and contribute to national development through practical, career-oriented education.
Rep. Benson emphasized that the proposed institution would help address the growing demand for technical and vocational training, particularly for young people seeking job-ready skills and entrepreneurship opportunities.
He further informed his colleagues that the establishment of the institute aligns with Liberia’s broader national efforts to strengthen human capacity development and improve productivity within the country’s labor force.
In view of the importance of the proposal, Rep. Benson requested that the bill be formally received by plenary and forwarded to the appropriate House committees for detailed review and recommendations, in keeping with the rules and procedures of the Legislature.
If enacted, the Right Bank Technical & Vocational Institute is expected to serve as a key center for skills development, providing practical training that could enhance employment opportunities for many young Liberians while supporting the country’s economic growth.
Meanwhile, the bill has been forwarded to the House Committees on Education, Youth and Sports; Ways, Means and Finance for further consideration.
