MONROVIA, Liberia — The Government of Liberia has dispatched a delegation to Nigeria to examine technical and vocational education systems and identify reforms that could improve skills training, certification, and employment opportunities for young Liberians.
The mission, organized through the Agricultural and Industrial Training Bureau (AITB), runs from October 20 to 26, 2026, and is headed by AITB Director General Abraham Billy.
During the weeklong visit, the delegation is expected to hold engagements with key Nigerian institutions, including the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), the Federal Ministry of Education, and the Industrial Training Fund (ITF).
The discussions will focus on Nigeria’s approaches to accrediting and licensing training institutions, maintaining education quality standards, assessing practical trade competencies, and certifying technical skills.
Participants are expected to include representatives of government agencies and public and private vocational training institutions, among them Booker Washington Institute, Gateway Vocational Institute, Bomi Community College, and the Restoration of Education Advancement Program (REAP).
According to the AITB, the comparative study is intended to identify workable approaches that Liberia can adapt to strengthen the credibility and quality of its technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system.
The initiative also seeks to improve the alignment between vocational training and labour-market needs, helping young people acquire practical skills that can increase their prospects for employment.
The study tour forms part of the government’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development and broader efforts to improve the country’s national TVET policy and qualifications framework.
At the conclusion of the mission, the delegation is expected to develop recommendations covering institutional accreditation, licensing, competency-based certification, cooperation among training institutions, and regulatory oversight of vocational education.
The findings are expected to inform ongoing efforts to build a more effective vocational training system capable of preparing Liberians for changing workforce demands.
