By Emmanuel Mafelah,mafelahemmanuel29@gmail.com
Gbarnga, Liberia- Citizens of Liberia central Bong County have all reasons to laugh, as the President of the Bong county Technical College (BCTC) has assured citizens of the County that the first batch of graduates from the institution is expected in early December of this year.
Addressing a press conference over the weekend in Gbarnga, Bong County at his BCTC office Dr. Roland Massaquoi said despite the numerous challenges facing the college the institution is fully prepare to put out its first graduates.
The Bong Technical College is one of several community colleges legislated by government to be built in every county capital as part of the Government of Liberia’s provision of education to its citizens.
Currently the College offer Bachelor degree in Computer Engineering, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agriculture Technology, Education Technology and Nursing.
Dr. Massaquoi disclosed that those students who will be awarded degrees by the college in distinct academic disciplines are students who have been academically examined and have satisfactorily gone through the rank and file of the University’s academic curricular activities in line with best international academic standards and practices.
The BCTC boss stated that as part of the college mission to producing more qualified and knowledgeable Liberia professional s in different specialized studies, the institution remains committed to providing quality educational services and fostering a 21th Global Century education in the Country.
He described the establishment of the BCTC as a “golden opportunity” that must be nurtured by every citizen through financial and moral support, instead of always negatively criticizing the leadership of the college.
The BCTC President also praised the President of Liberia H. E Dr. George Mannah Weah, county authorities, students and panthers for supporting the college since its establishment under the regime of former Liberian leader President Sirleaf.
“The Liberian has been very supportive to this college leaderships I much acknowledge to you all and even though our staffs here are been underpaid they are all committed to the overall improvement of the institution,” Dr. Massaquoi said.
Dr. Roland Massaquoi has further called on citizens of the county to rally financial support for the college. He stressed that it is now time that government and educational stakeholders engaged in practices that will bring a transformative agenda which will eventually put into place the platform of quality education for all.
He warned young people, especially university students to desist from vices that continue to undermine the emerging peace and democracy in the Country.