Minister Kruah Delivers on Promise as TUMUTU Agricultural Training Center Reopens June 20, 2026
Minister Kruah Delivers on Promise as TUMUTU Agricultural Training Center Reopens June 20, 2026
The TUMUTU Agricultural Educational Training Center, located in Salala District, Bong County, is set to officially resume its full range of training programs on June 20, 2026, marking a major milestone in Liberia's efforts to empower young people through vocational and agricultural education.
The reopening fulfills a commitment made by Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Atty. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah, during her nationwide assessment tour earlier this year. During her visit to the institution, Minister Kruah pledged to restore and reopen the center to ensure that young Liberians once again have access to quality vocational and agricultural training opportunities.
Following extensive renovation works, the institution is now ready to resume operations after a period of disruption. The center will welcome a new cohort of trainees to strengthen Liberia's agricultural sector by equipping young people with practical skills and technical expertise.
Speaking ahead of the reopening, the Director of the TUMUTU Agricultural Educational Training Center, Prince Kromah, said the institution is prepared to deliver comprehensive training designed to meet the demands of the modern agricultural industry.
According to Director Kromah, the curriculum will provide instruction in a wide range of disciplines, including: Crop Production; Livestock Management; Agribusiness; Sustainable Farming Techniques; General Agriculture; Farm Machinery Operations; and Computer Studies.
The center is targeting an enrollment of 200 students, with the goal of cultivating a new generation of skilled agricultural practitioners and entrepreneurs who can contribute meaningfully to Liberia's economic growth and food security.
Director Kromah acknowledged that attracting students remains one of the institution's immediate challenges. However, he disclosed that the Ministry of Youth and Sports has already provided 75 scholarships to prospective trainees, while discussions with development partners are ongoing to secure additional support.
He further noted that the center's classrooms and dormitories have been fully renovated and are ready for occupancy, while final touches on other facilities are being completed ahead of the reopening. Kromah used the occasion to call on community leaders, parents, and other stakeholders to encourage young people to enroll and take advantage of the opportunities offered by the institution.
"The future of Liberia's agriculture depends on investing in our young people and equipping them with the practical skills needed to transform the sector," he emphasized.
The reopening of TUMUTU represents a significant achievement in the Ministry of Youth and Sports' broader agenda to revitalize vocational and agricultural education across the country and expand opportunities for youth empowerment.
By addressing critical skills gaps within the labor market, the center is expected to promote self-reliance, innovation, and entrepreneurship among young people, particularly those from Bong, Margibi, and Nimba Counties. Its programs will also advance sustainable farming practices and strengthen local agricultural productivity.
For decades, the Tumutu Agriculture and Vocational Training Center has played an important role in community development and youth capacity-building. With renewed government commitment, the institution is poised to expand its reach and impact, helping to cultivate a generation of skilled young Liberians capable of driving the nation toward a more prosperous, food-secure, and self-sufficient future.
The reopening of TUMUTU is therefore more than the restoration of a training institution; it is a renewed investment in Liberia's youth, agriculture, and national development.
