Frustrated students at the Prince Y. Johnson (PYJ) Polytechnic University in Ganta, Liberia, are demanding their academic transfer documents following the prolonged closure of the institution and reports that it has been sold. The school has been non-operational for three academic semesters, leaving hundreds of students stranded and unable to continue their education elsewhere.
The university ceased operations after the death of its founder, Senator Prince Y. Johnson, in November 2024. Since then, there has been no official communication from the administration to students.
Recently, Several media reports and circulating rumors suggest the university property has been sold to a private entity. Some reports indicate a sale to businessman Flyold Seh Tomah for US$8 million. Other confirmed reports state the university was sold to BASILEIA Industrial University, a faith-based institution that plans to change the name and focus on career-tech education.
In early October 2025, students staged a protest demanding the immediate release of their academic and transfer documents. Students have expressed frustration and feelings of abandonment due to the administration’s silence on the university’s future.
Student demands:
The students’ primary demand is to receive their official transfer documents, which are necessary for them to enroll in other institutions. Without these, their academic futures are in jeopardy. While some reports indicate that BASILEIA Industrial University is meeting with concerned students to address their demands, the situation remains uncertain. The students are appealing for government intervention to ensure they receive their academic records and their educational prospects are secured.
