Minister Cornelia Wonkerleh Delivers as Promised; MVTC Trainers Say Students Will No Longer Buy Training Materials
Minister Cornelia Wonkerleh Delivers as Promised; MVTC Trainers Say Students Will No Longer Buy Training Materials
Minister Cornelia Wonkerleh Delivers as Promised; MVTC Trainers Say Students Will No Longer Buy Training Materials
The Ministry of Youth and Sports, on July 8, 2026, has fulfilled another major commitment to strengthening technical and vocational education, as Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Atty. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah delivered on the promise made by the government of Liberia to fully equip the Monrovia Vocational Training Center (MVTC) with modern tools and equipment.
The intervention, which fulfills a commitment previously made by the government of Liberia to improve training conditions at the institution, has been warmly welcomed by trainers and management, who say it will significantly improve practical instruction while ending the long-standing practice of requiring students to purchase their own materials for hands-on training.
Receiving the equipment, members of the MVTC management team praised the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Youth and Sports for honoring its commitment, describing the delivery of the tools and equipment as a landmark investment in technical and vocational education and a demonstration of the Ministry's determination to improve the quality of skills training across Liberia.
Stephen N. Ngaima, a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Trainer who has served at MVTC since 2019, and Ecarus Douglas, Head of the Electrical Department for the past four years, described the fulfillment of the Minister's promise as a historic milestone that addresses one of the institution's most pressing challenges.
According to the trainers, inadequate tools and equipment had, for years, limited effective practical instruction, often forcing students to purchase their own materials before participating in workshop activities.
"Since I joined the Ministry in 2019, our greatest challenge has been the lack of materials, tools, and equipment. But what we are witnessing today is remarkable. This is the first time our workshop has been equipped to this level, and it is highly encouraging," Ngaima said.
He commended Minister Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah for not only making the commitment but also delivering on it, noting that the investment reflects her dedication to improving technical and vocational education for young Liberians.
"We will no longer ask students to bring their own materials. Everything we need is now available. Our responsibility is to dedicate our time and give our very best to ensure our students receive quality practical training. We are fully prepared and 100 percent equipped," he said.
Ngaima further expressed appreciation to the Government and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, describing the investment as tangible evidence of the Government of Liberia's commitment to equipping young people with practical, marketable skills.
He disclosed that the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Department received a comprehensive range of modern equipment and consumable materials, including refrigerants such as R600, R410, and R134a, used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and automotive cooling systems. Additional supplies include copper tubing in various sizes, silver brazing rods, brass powder, tubing cutters, MAP gas, propane gas, charging hoses, pressure washers, and numerous other specialized tools required for quality technical instruction.
According to Ngaima, the availability of these materials places the department in a strong position to provide industry-standard, hands-on training that will better prepare students for employment and entrepreneurship.
"The Ministry has done extremely well. We now have the materials in stock, and we are ready to train the next generation of refrigeration and air-conditioning technicians," he concluded.
The delivery of the equipment forms part of Minister Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah's broader vision to revitalize technical and vocational education in Liberia.
By fulfilling her promise to modernize MVTC, the Ministry has removed a major barrier to practical learning, ensuring that students can now focus on acquiring critical technical skills without the added financial burden of purchasing their own training materials.
The initiative underscores the Ministry's continued commitment to expanding opportunities for young Liberians through quality,
accessible, and industry-relevant skills development.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports, on July 8, 2026, has fulfilled another major commitment to strengthening technical and vocational education, as Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Atty. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah delivered on the promise made by the government of Liberia to fully equip the Monrovia Vocational Training Center (MVTC) with modern tools and equipment.
The intervention, which fulfills a commitment previously made by the government of Liberia to improve training conditions at the institution, has been warmly welcomed by trainers and management, who say it will significantly improve practical instruction while ending the long-standing practice of requiring students to purchase their own materials for hands-on training.
Receiving the equipment, members of the MVTC management team praised the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Youth and Sports for honoring its commitment, describing the delivery of the tools and equipment as a landmark investment in technical and vocational education and a demonstration of the Ministry's determination to improve the quality of skills training across Liberia.
Stephen N. Ngaima, a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Trainer who has served at MVTC since 2019, and Ecarus Douglas, Head of the Electrical Department for the past four years, described the fulfillment of the Minister's promise as a historic milestone that addresses one of the institution's most pressing challenges.
According to the trainers, inadequate tools and equipment had, for years, limited effective practical instruction, often forcing students to purchase their own materials before participating in workshop activities.
"Since I joined the Ministry in 2019, our greatest challenge has been the lack of materials, tools, and equipment. But what we are witnessing today is remarkable. This is the first time our workshop has been equipped to this level, and it is highly encouraging," Ngaima said.
He commended Minister Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah for not only making the commitment but also delivering on it, noting that the investment reflects her dedication to improving technical and vocational education for young Liberians.
"We will no longer ask students to bring their own materials. Everything we need is now available. Our responsibility is to dedicate our time and give our very best to ensure our students receive quality practical training. We are fully prepared and 100 percent equipped," he said.
Ngaima further expressed appreciation to the Government and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, describing the investment as tangible evidence of the Government of Liberia's commitment to equipping young people with practical, marketable skills.
He disclosed that the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Department received a comprehensive range of modern equipment and consumable materials, including refrigerants such as R600, R410, and R134a, used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and automotive cooling systems. Additional supplies include copper tubing in various sizes, silver brazing rods, brass powder, tubing cutters, MAP gas, propane gas, charging hoses, pressure washers, and numerous other specialized tools required for quality technical instruction.
According to Ngaima, the availability of these materials places the department in a strong position to provide industry-standard, hands-on training that will better prepare students for employment and entrepreneurship.
"The Ministry has done extremely well. We now have the materials in stock, and we are ready to train the next generation of refrigeration and air-conditioning technicians," he concluded.
The delivery of the equipment forms part of Minister Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah's broader vision to revitalize technical and vocational education in Liberia.
By fulfilling her promise to modernize MVTC, the Ministry has removed a major barrier to practical learning, ensuring that students can now focus on acquiring critical technical skills without the added financial burden of purchasing their own training materials.
The initiative underscores the Ministry's continued commitment to expanding opportunities for young Liberians through quality,
accessible, and industry-relevant skills development.
