PHOTO: Ebenezer Borbor, Senior Advisor to the Director General of CNDRA
By Alfred Kollie, alfredkolliejr92@gmail.com
Monrovia– A senior Liberian official, Ebenezer A. Borbor has called for sweeping reforms in the country’s education system and labor sector, citing serious concerns over outdated curricula and alleged marginalization of Liberians in the job market.
Mr. Borbor, who serves as Senior Advisor to the Director General at the Center for National Documents and Records Agency (CNDRA), emphasized the urgent need to overhaul the national curriculum to reflect international standards.
He argued that the current education structure is overloaded with too many subjects, which he believes hinder students from focusing on their future careers at early stage.
“The number of subjects students are made to study is too burdensome,” Borbor stated in an interview with reporter Alfred Kollie. “We need a complete reduction that allows students to concentrate on career paths beginning from the 7th grade through to high school graduation.”
According to him, early career specialization in secondary school would better prepare students for both higher education and the job market.
He challenged the Ministry of Education to take a more proactive role in reforming and enforcing policies that would transform the country’s education sector.
In addition to his concerns about education, Mr. Borbor sharply criticized the Ministry of Labor for what he described as the unfair treatment of Liberians in the workforce.
He accused labor authorities and inspectors of allowing foreign nationals particularly Indians, Lebanese, and others to occupy jobs that should be filled by Liberians.
“The actions of the Labor Ministry in denying Liberians job opportunities and allowing foreigners to dominate the employment space is evil and wicked,” he said.
Mr. Borbor is also recommending a comprehensive review and reform of labor laws and policies related to foreign employment and business operations.
He warned that the continued marginalization of Liberians in key sectors threatens national unity and economic equity.
“Our biggest problem in Liberia is the lack of love and unity,” he added. “Government officials must serve with integrity and ensure that job creation and economic opportunities prioritize Liberians.” He spoke.
Mr. Borbor’s remarks come amid ongoing public debates about the effectiveness of Liberia’s education system and the role of foreign nationals in the country’s economy.