The Plenary of the House of Representatives has passed into law a bill seeking to transform the Monrovia Vocational Training Center (MVTC) into a full-fledged university.
The decision was reached on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, during the 19th day sitting of the 2nd Quarter of the 2nd Session, following the adoption of a report from the Joint Committee on Education and Public Administration and Judiciary.
The bill was submitted by Montserrado County Electoral District 2 Representative Sekou Kanneh.
The Committee presented several key recommendations, all of which were incorporated into the final version of the bill. The newly approved law provides for the following:
The institution will be officially known as the Monrovia University of Science and Technical Education (MUSTE).
A three-year phased implementation plan has been established to ensure a smooth and structured upgrade.
- is required to submit a detailed transition and compliance plan to the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) within six months of enactment.
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning is mandated to allocate special budgetary support beginning in the Fiscal Year 2026.
A University Council will be constituted to oversee the transformation process. The council will include representatives from government, academia, civil society, and industry.
