MONROVIA – Hon. Armah Zolu Jallah, Former President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, is calling for a strategic national partnership between the Government of Liberia and faith-based institutions to jointly operate and manage elementary, junior high, and senior secondary schools across the country.
In a statement issued from Monrovia on Thursday, August 1, 2025, Hon. Jallah emphasized that Liberia’s education sector faces systemic challenges that require innovative and values-driven approaches. He noted that faith-based institutions have historically provided not only academic instruction but also moral guidance and administrative discipline, making them ideal partners in national education delivery.
“Faith-based institutions have proven themselves as reliable stewards of both character and academic excellence,” said Hon. Jallah. “By formally partnering with them, we can expand access, improve outcomes, and restore community confidence in our schools.”
The proposal envisions a public-private partnership (PPP) model under which faith-based institutions would manage selected public schools while operating under national education policies and standards. This would include adherence to the Ministry of Education’s curriculum, joint teacher training programs, and a shared system of accountability.
Key highlights of the proposed framework include:
Joint oversight between government and faith-based operators.
Moral and civic education integration alongside core subjects.
Community-based monitoring and feedback systems.
A cost-sharing model to support sustainability, with opportunities for donor engagement.
Hon. Jallah believes this approach can revitalize Liberia’s struggling public education system, particularly in underserved and rural areas where state presence is limited.
“This is not about privatizing education,” he clarified. “It’s about responsible collaboration to ensure every Liberian child receives quality learning, strong values, and a fair chance at a better future.”
The proposal has already begun drawing interest from various stakeholders, including local communities, educators, and civil society organizations, with calls for the Ministry of Education to initiate consultations on how such partnerships could be piloted and scaled.
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