MONROVIA, Oct. 22 -- Bong County Senator Prince Kermue Moye has raised concerns over the Ministry of Education's centralized administrative system, accusing it of weakening the authority of County Education Officers (CEOs) to discipline, transfer or take administrative action against underperforming teachers in public schools.

By Obediah Johnson

Moye, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways, Means, Finance and Budget, said the arrangement could undermine accountability among teachers and negatively affect the delivery of quality education across Liberia.

Speaking during a regular session of the Liberian Senate on Tuesday, October 20, the senator argued that County Education Officers should have the authority to address cases involving...