Published: November 12, 2026
MONROVIA — Gonet Academy has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) to provide professional and technical training for 85 government employees, in an initiative aimed at strengthening institutional capacity, improving workplace efficiency and enhancing public service delivery.
The agreement, signed Wednesday, at the ministry’s headquarters in the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, will run from November 2026 to May 2027.
The partnership seeks to equip employees across several departments with practical administrative, managerial and technical competencies to improve their performance and strengthen the ministry’s ability to deliver essential services, particularly to women, children and vulnerable populations.
Deputy Minister for Children and Social Protection Garmai S. Tokpah signed the agreement on behalf of the ministry, representing its leadership, while Gonet Academy’s founder and chief empowerment officer, Mohammed Kerkulah, signed on behalf of the institution.
Under the agreement, 35 employees will enroll in the Foundation Certificate Program (FCP), another 35 in the Professional Diploma Program (PDP), and 15 in the Comprehensive Professional Program (CPP).
The beneficiaries will be drawn from the ministry’s Administration, Children and Social Protection, Gender, and Research, Policy and Planning departments.
According to the academy, the training will cover 15 professional and technical areas, including human resource management, database administration, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, procurement, project management, strategic planning and public sector policy development.
Other areas include asset and investment management, Microsoft Office productivity, logistics and supply chain management, internal audit and control, gender and development, technical report writing, and office administration and executive support.
The programs are designed to strengthen employees’ technical expertise, administrative efficiency, institutional planning, accountability and leadership capabilities.
Beyond classroom instruction, Gonet Academy will provide qualified training specialists, structured learning materials, practical assessments and continuous performance monitoring.
Participants who successfully complete their respective programs will receive professional certifications.
The agreement also provides for phased training delivery, periodic progress reports and a comprehensive final assessment documenting participants’ performance, achievements and learning outcomes.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, Kerkulah described the partnership as an important step toward strengthening Liberia’s public sector through practical, career-oriented professional education.
He reaffirmed the academy’s commitment to delivering training that produces measurable results and equips participants with competencies directly applicable to their daily responsibilities.
Kerkulah also expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the government for recognizing the importance of workforce development and creating opportunities for Liberian-owned professional training institutions.
He welcomed the academy’s selection to support the initiative, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between government institutions and local training providers in advancing national human capital development.
According to Kerkulah, the partnership goes beyond enrolling 85 public servants in professional development programs, as it presents an opportunity to improve the effectiveness of employees responsible for implementing policies and programs affecting vulnerable communities.
He maintained that investing in the professional development of government employees is essential to strengthening institutional performance and improving the quality of public services.
The academy also committed to ensuring effective coordination, quality instruction and practical learning throughout the implementation period.
Other Gonet Academy officials attending the ceremony included Human Resources Manager Antoinette N. Nimely; Strategy, Partnerships and Institutional Development Lead Charles G. Kpan Jr.; and Marketing, Brand and Communications Lead Levi Singbeh.
Also present were Executive Assistant Jocial F. Roberts and Content and Media Assistant Christina G. Heah.
The partnership comes amid growing emphasis on strengthening Liberia’s public institutions through workforce development, technical training and improved administrative systems.
For the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the initiative is expected to enhance employees’ ability to implement programs, manage institutional resources and deliver services more effectively.
Gonet Academy said it remains committed to ensuring that the agreement produces measurable improvements in staff competencies and institutional performance.
The academy expressed optimism that the collaboration would demonstrate the contribution of local professional training institutions to public sector development while creating lasting benefits for participating employees and the ministry.
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