Vice President Koung Inaugurates Tappita Vocational Training Institute
Tappita, Nimba County – Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has officially inaugurated the Tappita Vocational Training Institute in Tappita, Nimba County, marking a significant step toward expanding technical and vocational education in Liberia.
The institute was established following the passage of legislation by the National Legislature and its subsequent approval by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, who signed the measure into law.
Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Vice President Koung announced a donation of 1,000 bags of cement to support ongoing construction work at the institution. He also pledged to cover the registration fees for the first 100 students admitted to the institute.
The Tappita Vocational Training Institute will provide training in several technical and vocational fields, including electrical installation, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, information and communications technology (ICT), and other skilled trades.
The initiative is expected to enhance workforce development and create opportunities for young people to acquire practical skills that can contribute to national growth and economic empowerment.
