Published: March 11, 2026
Monrovia – Montserrado County District 17 Representative Bernard Blue Benson Jr. has formally submitted a communication to the House of Representatives requesting consideration of draft legislation seeking to establish the Right Bank Technical & Vocational Institute in Montserrado County.
In his communication to plenary, Rep. Benson presented a draft bill titled “An Act to Establish the Right Bank Technical & Vocational Institute.”
The proposed legislation aims to create a technical and vocational training institution within one of the Right Bank communities to expand access to practical education and workforce development opportunities for Liberian youth.
According to the District 17 lawmaker, the establishment of the institute will focus on delivering quality technical and vocational education and training designed to equip young people and other citizens with employable skills.
Benson noted that the initiative is intended to promote innovation, strengthen workforce readiness, and contribute meaningfully to national development through practical, career-oriented education.
Rep. Benson emphasized that the proposed institution would help address the growing demand for technical and vocational training opportunities, particularly among young people seeking job-ready skills and entrepreneurship pathways.
He further told his colleagues that the creation of the institute aligns with Liberia’s broader national agenda aimed at strengthening human capacity development and improving productivity within the country’s labor force.
In view of the significance of the proposal, Benson requested that the bill be formally received by plenary and forwarded to the appropriate House committees for detailed scrutiny and recommendations, in line with the rules and procedures of the Legislature.
If enacted into law, the Right Bank Technical & Vocational Institute is expected to serve as a key hub for skills development, offering practical training that could enhance employment prospects for many young Liberians while supporting the country’s economic growth.
Meanwhile, the bill has been forwarded to the House Committees on Education, Youth and Sports, and Ways, Means and Finance for review and possible action.
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