By: Washington Tumay Watson –onewash9@gmail .com
MONROVIA – D. Zeogar Wilson (Minister of Youth and Sports) has revealed Government of Liberia programs for youth empowerment in the country.
Minister Wilson stated that the government has set aside funds for the implementation of the Temporary Empowerment Employment Initiative (TEMEI) for youths all over the country.
He said that the government has, in an attempt to realize such visions, stipulated that one million US dollars be included in the National Budget.
The Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS), Youth and Sport Minister, indicated that the money would be used to support youth employment programs.
He said that the government is determined and will continue to support the smooth running the program.
“It is better to be doing something than to be doing nothing, so there are things we are doing to benefit the young people,” he said.
Minister Wilson also revealed that the Ministry provided training for more than eight hundred young people in entrepreneurship.
He said that entrepreneurship is a key factor in youth economic growth in the country.
Minister Wilson noted that the Liberian Leader’s desire is to ensure that all Technical Vocational Education Training Centers are well-equipped and well-functioning.
He pointed out that through the provision of the Youth Rising Program, the Monrovia Vocational Training Center and the William V.S Tubman High School have created a Wood Work Unit.
Minister Wilson stated that the unit was created to produce furniture for commercial use.
He said that the program is being managed within the 15 political subdivisions.
He pointed out that the government will be building the capacity of 120 teachers as part of its efforts to improve the program.
Source: New republic liberia
