Rev. Korleh has recommended the provision of subsidies to credible colleges and universities with teacher education programs in Liberia.
By Lincoln G. Peters
Monrovia, July 4, 2024: Liberian educator Rev. Alphonso B. Korleh says the underdevelopment of Liberia’s human capital is putting the country at risk.
In an interview with the NewDawn Newspaper on Sunday, June 31, 2024, at his Abundant Life Ministries (ALM), Rev. Korleh said the inadequacies of Liberia’s education sector are responsible for approximately 90% of the country’s problems.
Rev. Korleh highlighted several critical challenges facing the education sector.
He condemned the education system for its persistent failures and criticized the Government of Liberia regarding the status of education in the country.
“I want you [to] listen to this carefully, the inadequacies of the education sector of this country is responsible for 90% of Liberia’s current problems,” he said.
“Foreigners continue to win jobs and other opportunities over our citizens because of this. Our schools and the learning process and results are so hypocritical,” Rev. Korleh lamented.
Rev. Korleh has recommended measures to be put in place by the national government and educational stakeholders to improve the sector.
“The government needs to create a forum for ongoing discussion of educational issues nationwide and prioritize education reform to create more opportunities for young people to study,” he suggested.
He called for providing subsidies to credible colleges and universities with teacher education programs.
He further recommended the establishment of a task force for education reform to support the Ministry of Education’s efforts, and a national committee to revise the national curriculum through a collaborative effort of major education actors.
He also recommended increased monitoring and supervision of schools in every county.
“I’m also recommending that the national government sponsor and sustain capacity-building training for teachers nationwide,” he said.
“I want to express my gratitude to international partners for their support in improving education in Liberia, but more needs to be done,” he urged.
