MYS TO ESTABLISH A YOUTH CENTER IN LOWER MARGIBI AS DECENTRALIZATION DRIVE CONTINUES
MYS TO ESTABLISH A YOUTH CENTER IN LOWER MARGIBI AS DECENTRALIZATION DRIVE CONTINUES
As the Ministry of Youth and Sports advances the fourth phase of its Decentralization Tour, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Cornelia W. Kruah, has underscored the urgent need to establish a functional team to strengthen the Ministry’s presence in Lower Margibi County.
Addressing the concerns of the young people at the Harbel Multilateral High school, Minister Kruah acknowledged the absence of a youth center in Lower Margibi but emphasized that the Ministry’s immediate priority is to deploy a working structure that will coordinate and regulate youth programs in close collaboration with local and county authorities. She noted that while infrastructure remains important, effective program delivery must begin with a functional team on the ground.
Highlighting opportunities for young people in the area, the Minister referenced the Ministry’s recent announcement of 181 job vacancies across its platforms. She disclosed that Lower Margibi youth stand to benefit significantly.
The 181 job vacancies include 73 positions under the National Cadet Program targeting recent university graduates, final-year students, and graduates of recognized Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and 100 scholarships which will be awarded to deserving young people from Margibi County to attend government-run universities and TVET institutions within the county and surrounding areas.
She further noted that, historically, many opportunities have been concentrated in Upper Margibi. However, with the Ministry’s deliberate shift from a Monrovia-centered approach to a nationwide outreach, she assured the young people that equitable distribution of opportunities between Upper and Lower Margibi will be a key priority moving forward.
Meanwhile, the Minister confirmed that the Superintendent of Margibi County has committed to providing land for the future construction of a youth center in Lower Margibi, signaling a long-term investment in youth development in the area.
The Decentralization Tour will proceed to Bong County before concluding in Nimba County. Upon completion, a comprehensive report capturing the needs and priorities of young people across the country will be submitted to His Excellency, President Joseph N. Boakai, for consideration and implementation.
