By: Peter Kollie | Lofa Correspondent
Zorzor, Lofa County |May 5, 2026|The Zorzor Rural Teacher Training Institute (ZRTTI) has officially broken ground for the construction of new housing units for trainers, a move aimed at boosting the delivery and expansion of early childhood education in the region.
The project, which includes four modern housing units, is designed to accommodate master trainers and support the institute’s newly introduced C-Certificate program in Early Childhood Education. The program marks a shift from the institute’s previous focus on bachelor’s degree-level training, allowing for increased access and enrollment.
Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, ZRTTI Director Abe Kortu Kekula emphasized the importance of the housing initiative in sustaining the institute’s growth.
“This expansion is necessary to meet the rising number of trainees enrolling in our early childhood education program,” Kekula said. “Providing decent accommodation for our trainers is key to maintaining quality instruction.”
According to him, each housing unit will feature two bedrooms and essential facilities, bringing the total number of new bedrooms to eight upon completion.
The project is being funded by the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Education, with an estimated cost of over one hundred thousand United States dollars. Construction is expected to be completed within five months.
Also speaking at the event, Assistant Minister for Teacher Education, Clifford Konah Jr., described the initiative as part of the government’s AREST agenda aimed at improving educational infrastructure across the country.
He stressed that providing adequate living conditions for trainers is critical to enhancing teaching performance and overall learning outcomes.
“Better accommodation directly impacts the effectiveness of our educators,” Konah noted. “We are committed to ensuring that this project is implemented with transparency and high standards, as it is funded by the Liberian people.”
Meanwhile, the head of the construction firm, Stanley B. Sammer, assured stakeholders of quality delivery. He disclosed that construction will commence following a one-week mobilization period.
Sammer also called for collaboration among the construction team, the local community, and the institution to ensure the successful completion of the project.
The initiative is expected to significantly strengthen ZRTTI’s capacity to train early childhood educators, ultimately contributing to improve foundational learning across Liberia.
