Published: November 12, 2026
MONROVIA — The Ducor Institute, owned by Montserrado County Sen. Saah Hardy Joseph, is in discussions with the University of Liberia (UL) to provide temporary learning facilities for students over a six-month period as the state-run institution undertakes extensive renovation, beautification and modernization works across its campuses.
The proposed arrangement, which has not yet been finalized, is intended to facilitate the resumption of academic activities while rehabilitation and construction works continue at the university’s facilities.
An authoritative source within the University of Liberia confirmed the development to The Liberian Investigator (TLI) on Thursday, Nov. 12, speaking on condition of anonymity because the discussions have not been concluded.
“Yes, it is true but not concluded with yet. The objective is to ensure classes resume,” the source disclosed.
The confirmation follows a statement issued Wednesday, Nov. 11, indicating that the Ducor Institute is expected to provide alternative learning facilities for UL students for six months.
According to the statement, the proposed partnership follows several weeks of discussions between the university administration and a delegation from the Ducor Institute, headed by its chief executive officer, Sen. Joseph.
The discussions have focused on identifying temporary learning spaces to accommodate students while renovation works continue at the university’s campuses.
Under the proposed arrangement, students would utilize available educational facilities at Mount Barclay and New Georgia, alongside other locations identified to support academic activities.
Additional arrangements would include the university’s Fendall campus, facilities at Tubman High School and an online learning platform.
The temporary facilities are intended to accommodate teaching and learning activities while the university continues its infrastructure improvement program.
Providing further details, the UL source told TLI that the ongoing rehabilitation extends beyond routine repairs and forms part of a broader initiative to modernize the university’s campuses.
“The ongoing renovation, beautification, and modernization would go on for sometime,” the source said.
The source further disclosed that University of Liberia President Dr. Layli Maparyan has secured the support of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for the ongoing infrastructure improvements.
“The President, Dr. Maparyan, has gotten the support of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai to make all the campuses of the University of Liberia modern and fit for contemporary learning and administrative purposes,” the source stated.
According to the source, the university administration is pursuing alternative classroom arrangements to enable academic activities to resume while construction and rehabilitation works continue.
The proposed six-month arrangement would provide additional learning spaces during the renovation period, although the university has yet to announce a final agreement with the Ducor Institute.
The statement did not disclose the financial terms of the proposed partnership, the number of students expected to benefit or the specific date the temporary facilities would become available.
The university source emphasized that discussions remain ongoing, confirming that the arrangement is being considered primarily to prevent further disruption to academic activities.
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