By K. Ericson Sayee
MONROVIA, Oct. 21 (LINA)–Liberia Ministry of Education in Partnership with the World Bank has reaffirmed the Government of Liberia’s unwavering commitment to construct 100 schools nationwide.
Dr. Jallah says the government through the Ministry of Education remains poised to construct those schools as committed by the Liberian government, stating that the ministry is currently in the planning and preparatory stage to have those schools constructed.
Making an appearance before the House of Representatives, Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the House’s 3rd sitting, the Minister revealed that the World Bank Team is in the country to explore more on the building of the pronounced schools across the country.
The Minister noted that despite the ministry has identified specific areas those schools will be constructed, assuring that the 100 schools will be constructed across the country, and that those schools will be in accordance with the population census intended to construct in populated communities to serve the vast majority of the people.
“As we speak, I should be with the World Bank Team. The World Bank Mission team is in town as the finalization of the construction strategy for the Excel project. The Excel project should be implemented in phases”, the Minister asserted. “We have not selected counties yet. However, the 15 counties will benefit from the school construction”.
She expressed that the Excel project is intended to specifically focus on foundational learning, pointing out from Kindergarten to 6th grade, noting that the pending government’s efforts will help afford learning opportunities to Liberian children.
Minister Jallah further disclosed that the construction of these schools will commence in early 2027 following the planning and preparatory stage that the government is currently attending to in partnership with the World Bank.