Africa-Press – Liberia. The Ministry of Education has announced a strategic shift in its infrastructure development policy, declaring that it will no longer prioritize the construction of new schools across the country.
Speaking recently, Deputy Minister for Instruction Amos Armah Fully revealed that the Ministry’s new focus will be centered on renovating existing school structures and building schools only in communities where no educational facilities currently exist.
> “Our priority is not to build more schools where they already exist,” Minister Fully stated. “We are channeling our limited resources toward renovating deteriorating school buildings and addressing the glaring gaps in educational access in underserved and remote areas.”
According to him, this shift is driven by a desire to reduce educational inequality and ensure that every Liberian child, regardless of location, can access a quality education in a safe and conducive environment.
The Minister Fully emphasized that renovations will include the repair of dilapidated school buildings, improvement of basic facilities, and the expansion of classrooms to ease overcrowding in existing institutions.
“Many schools are in dire need of rehabilitation. By renovating them, we are improving both the physical environment and the overall learning experience for students and teachers,” he added.
The Deputy Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s nationwide commitment to raising education standards and creating equal opportunities for learners, especially those in marginalized communities.
In a related development, the Ministry has warned against the unauthorized construction of schools. Minister Fully condemned individuals and organizations that have been erecting schools without seeking approval from the Ministry, describing the act as harmful to the education system.
> “No one is authorized to build a school without clearance from the Ministry of Education. Such actions disrupt planning, resource allocation, and the overall quality of our education system,” he cautioned.
The Ministry urged all stakeholders, particularly communities, NGOs, and philanthropists—to coordinate with the appropriate authorities before initiating any school construction projects to ensure alignment with national education goals.
This new direction, officials say, is part of a broader effort to make education delivery more strategic, equitable, and responsive to the actual needs of Liberia’s school-age population.
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