By Monrovia Liberia- The Professional Educators Association of Liberia
(PEAL) in collaboration with the National Teachers Association of Liberia (NTAL), the National Association of Liberia School Principals (NALSP), the National Parents
Teachers Association of Liberia (NPTAL), the National Association of Private School
Owners of Liberia, and the Concerned Education Workers of Liberia that represent a diverse group of stakeholders who are hugely investing in the advancement of the education sector in Liberia has written a communication to the Liberian Senate regarding the recent selection of Margibi County Senator Nathaniel McGill as the head of the Senate Committee on Education.
The Education stakeholders letter stated that Senator McGill isindividual who has been sanctioned by the United States of America and the decision made by the Senate raises doubts over the future of the educational sector in the country. The letter furthered that the action of the august body in the Parliament to appoint Margibi Sanctioned Senator McGill is a discouragement in the strive for better education.
According to as representatives of educators, principals, parents, teachers, and workers, they firmly believe that this appointment undermines the principles of accountability and integrity. in the education. Their letter added that Senator McGill lacks the moral standing required to effectively lead the committee responsible in order to shape the educational landscape of Liberia.
The organization noted that Senator McGill involvement may hinder the progress as well as impending the development of Liberia education system. cross section of education stakeholders of Liberia called on the Senate to reconsider their decision and elect a qualified candidate who possesses the necessary expertise, commitment, and
integrity to safeguard the future of education in Liberia.
The Association letter is also requesting a meeting with the Head of the Liberian Senate regarding their concern. Senator Nathaniel McGill of Margibi County is among several lawmakers at the legislature sanctioned by the the United States Treasury Department serving or heading committee at the 55th National Legislature.
By: Domingo Dargbeh
