The administration of the William V. S. Tubman University (TU) has officially launched its Entrepreneurship Cell (E-cell). This was a bold move to foster innovation and cultivate the next generation of business leaders. The ceremony was held on November 15, under the umbrella of TU’s Entrepreneurship Incubation and Innovation Center (EIIC). The inaugural orientation, according to a release, brought together more than 30 students from across the university’s colleges, marking a milestone in TU’s commitment to nurture entrepreneurial talent, and encourage innovative thinking among the students. In his keynote address, Ben Collins, Director of the Entrepreneurship Center, and head of the E-cell initiative, highlighted the cell mission, adding: “The E-cell is designed to promote an entrepreneurial mindset, raise awareness about opportunities, and encourage innovation among students. The focus is on creativity, unity, discipline, job creation and regional empowerment. We hope this initiative will inspire the wider community to embrace entrepreneurship as a catalyst for development.” Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, Thaddeus Kumar, lauded the students for joining the initiative, and commended the leadership behind the initiative. “Innovation and foresight are crucial in today’s world. I urged members to remain committed, and continuously pursue new ideas,” Kumar told the students. Director of Student Services, Jorenzo Y. Nyenati, administered the Oath of membership to the new E-cell members. He shared insights from his personal entrepreneurial journey. “Entrepreneurship comes with challenges, but with creativity, persistence, and resilience, success is within reach,” Nyenati encouraged the students.
Representing their peers,
Leroy Quitee and Valarie Cooper, represented their peers. They expressed gratitude to the organizers, describing the orientation as an inspiring platform that clarified the E-cell’s purpose, and its critical role in fostering innovation at the university.
The inauguration of the E-cell coincides with TU’s recent upgrade of the entrepreneurship program into a fully operational center offering incubation and innovation services.
This development aligns with the university’s strategic priority, including Entrepreneur Enterprise.
The exercise is spearheaded by Dr. Olu Q. Menjay, TU President and CEO. The Entrepreneur Enterprise aimed to equip students to become job creators, rather than job seekers.
The launch of the E-cell represents, according to Dr. Menjay, is a significant step toward empowering young Liberians with the skills, mindset, and support necessary to drive innovation, create employment, and contribute meaningfully to Liberia’s economic development.