By Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The Liberian Senate has passed a unanimous vote, concurring with the House of Representatives to grant Charter to the Harbel Community College, elevating the institution to Margibi University.
The decision followed a Report from the Joint Committee, comprising Education & Public Administration, Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims & Petitions and Ways, Means, Finance & Budget on “An Act to repeal the 2012 Act creating the Harbel College and to establish in lieu thereof “Margibi University and grant it a Charter”.
Senate’s decision to concur with the House of Representatives is to provide the space for the satisfaction of the tertiary educational needs of citizens of Margibi County and other citizens in that part of the Country.
Meanwhile, the Senate’s committee Chair on Education, Margibi County Senator Nathaniel F. McGill, is commending the Liberian Senate for concurring with House of Representatives for passing the bill.
Speaking to Press moment following the passage of the bill, Senator McGill also used the occasion to commend the Margibi County Legislative Caucus for a joint fight in ensuing that Margibi County now has a University.
By: James Yekehson Forkpa Jr.
