Nyumah Calls For ‘Collective Responsibility’
By Domingo Dargbeh
A Liberian Philanthropist has underscored the need for ‘collective responsibility’ in nurturing the minds of the youthful population.
Prince Tamba Nyumah, head of the Prince Nyumah’s Foundation said, it is now time to begin a collective action to build a strong foundation for the education of the school-going kids, noting that education does not rest solely on the teachers, but also the parents.
He spoke on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the closing exercise of Mount Gilead Foundation School, located in Caresysburg, out Monrovia.
“Don’t blame the teachers alone in molding the minds of the students, but yourself,” said Mr. Nyumah, who underlined that the necessity for parents to play an active role in their children’s education.
One of the instructors, described Mr. Nyumah’s statement as a troubling reality since many parents are observed to have relinquished their responsibilities, thereby prioritizing personal pleasures over their children’s academic success.
Nyumah blamed the poor performances of students these days to parental neglect as a significant contributing factor to the school system.
“We as parents don’t monitor our children academic reports when they returned from school,” he observed.
Mr. Nyumah expressed frustration over “the lacked of government’s oversight in the running of schools.”
As such, he named such situation as some of the consequences, which extend beyond individual report cards, thus jeopardizing the future of society.
Nyumah meanwhile, urged the students to stay focused on their studies amidst the distractions of life.
“Hold on to your learning, and be content with what your educational achievement,” he added.
He criticized the current trend of building new schools without first equipping the existing ones.
“The government needs to set a standard and monitor private schools,” he urged, noting that advocating for a comprehensive strategy would not only enhance public schools, but also ensure that all schools, public and private, provide quality education.
Mr. Nyumah proposed the formation of an educational taskforce to combat the troubling practice of “grade-buying.”
His address also touched on the societal norms that, he said, shape educational outcomes.
He continued: The foundation of every child is built not just in the classroom, but also in the home and community. If their foundation is not built today, they are going to be a liability on society in the near future.”
Nyumah’s message took into consideration, which he defined education as a shared responsibility that requires the active participation of the parents, government, and the society.