On May 5, 2026, the National Port Authority (NPA) shifted learning beyond the classroom by welcoming students and teachers from Excellent Grace Academy and the Shelthon School of Excellent to the Freeport of Monrovia. The visit, organized under the NPA’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at how one of Liberia’s most vital economic hubs operates.
Rather than focusing solely on theory, the experience immersed students in the real-world mechanics of port activity—where ships arrive, cargo is processed, and trade flows into the country. At the NPA headquarters, Deputy Managing Director for Administration, Hon. James Richard Bernard, greeted the group and highlighted the port’s central role in national development, noting that the vast majority of Liberia’s imports pass through its gates.
He underscored that opening the port to young learners is a deliberate effort to connect education with industry, helping students better understand the infrastructure that powers the economy. The initiative reflects the NPA’s broader goal of investing in youth awareness and fostering a sense of national pride in key public institutions.
The visit continued with a guided tour of operational areas, including facilities managed by APM Terminals Liberia. There, students observed the scale and coordination required to keep goods moving efficiently, turning textbook concepts into tangible experiences.
By the end of the tour, the port was no longer just an abstract idea—it had become a living system the students could see, hear, and understand.
