On Monday, July 21, 2025, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai will dedicate two newly constructed senior secondary schools in Bong and Nimba Counties. This initiative is part of the Government of Liberia’s ongoing commitment to expand access to quality education and improve learning conditions nationwide.
The Ministry of Education, with support from the World Bank’s Improving Results in Secondary Education (IRISE) Project, led the construction of these modern facilities in Gbarnga City, Bong County, and Ganta City, Nimba County. This effort aligns with a national strategy to strengthen secondary education infrastructure, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
These two schools were built under Component 1 of the IRISE Project, which focuses on enhancing access and the learning environment at the senior secondary level. Each campus features furnished classrooms, science and computer laboratories, administrative offices, gender-sensitive sanitation facilities, a safe water supply, perimeter fencing, and recreational spaces. A third similar facility in Kakata, Margibi County, is nearing completion and will be dedicated later this year.
The new schools are expected to alleviate pressure on existing institutions and foster a more inclusive and equitable educational environment, with a special focus on increasing girls’ participation.
To ensure high standards, both student enrollment and teacher recruitment will be strictly merit-based. Only the best-performing students from these counties will be admitted, and instructional staff will comprise highly qualified teachers who have undergone thorough vetting.
President Boakai’s dedication of these schools underscores his administration’s commitment to human capital development as outlined in the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.
This milestone also reflects the strong leadership of Education Minister Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah. Her dedication to transforming Liberia’s education system is evident in the Ministry’s push for improved infrastructure, increased access, and enhanced quality at all levels. Under her stewardship, the Ministry continues to prioritize inclusive learning environments, especially in underserved areas, ensuring that interventions like these new facilities are grounded in long-term strategies to build a more equitable and effective education system for all Liberians.
The construction of these modern educational infrastructures highlights the strength of the government’s partnership with the World Bank and their shared vision for a resilient education system in Liberia. The Ministry of Education reaffirms its commitment to providing inclusive, high-quality education to all Liberian students, regardless of location or background.
