By: Samuel Flomo, Jr.
Thirty education stakeholders in Bong County have successfully completed a day-long training on anti-corruption and school governance, an initiative organized by the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) to strengthen accountability and transparency within the local education system.
The training brought together teachers, principals, Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) members, School Management Committees, District Education Officers, and community representatives.
The program is part of CENTAL’s broader mission to equip stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to implement the Teachers’ Code of Conduct, enforce the 2011 Education Reform Law, and report corruption in schools.
CENTAL Project Officer, Torwon Gensee, explained that the training also highlighted the organization’s Corruption Case Tracker and the Reporting Hotline 4432, empowering participants to monitor school operations and demand accountability.
By strengthening PTAs, teachers, principals, and district education officers, the initiative aims to foster a culture of integrity that benefits students and the wider community.
Teachers and community leaders praised the training, as Phillip Mulbah, recognized as Bong County’s Best Teacher, highlighted the value of the initiative, noting that it created a platform for stakeholders to openly discuss corruption and accountability.
PTA representatives underscored that the training strengthens their capacity to oversee school management and collaborate with teachers and principals to improve educational outcomes.
The day concluded with a session on gender and corruption, leaving participants inspired to serve as ambassadors of transparency and integrity in their schools and communities.
CENTAL emphasized that the skills and knowledge gained will improve school governance, enhance accountability, and empower communities to demand higher standards within the education system.