NAYCOM Commissioner Engages Liberia on Youth Development Cooperation

MONROVIA, August 21, 2026 — Sierra Leone and Liberia are moving to deepen bilateral cooperation on youth development, skills training and employment opportunities for young people.

Commissioner of the National Youth Commission (NAYCOM), Joseph Maada Lahai, undertook a working visit to Liberia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, where he held discussions on strengthening collaboration between the two countries.

Commissioner Lahai was received by Hon. Laraamand Shenkin Nyonton, Deputy Minister responsible for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), alongside other senior officials of the Ministry.

The discussions focused on key areas including youth skills development, TVET, cross-border learning and youth exchange programmes, with both sides exploring practical ways to expand opportunities for young people in Sierra Leone and Liberia.

Officials from both countries emphasized the importance of regional cooperation in equipping young people with relevant skills and creating opportunities for them to contribute meaningfully to national development.

The engagement is expected to strengthen youth-to-youth partnerships and encourage practical collaboration between Sierra Leone and Liberia, particularly in skills acquisition and technical and vocational education.

The visit comes as both countries continue to explore stronger regional approaches to youth empowerment, skills development and human capital investment.

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