By Belthan E.K. Tano
Bong County Senator Henrique Tokpa has said that the only way the Liberia can develop from the current quagmire of economic depreciation is through agriculture.
Senator Tokpa served as president of the Cuttington University for 13 years.
Tokpa said there must be a need for the establishment of an agriculture institution where Liberians can be trained not only in the area of food production, but as experts in agriculture technology.
Senator Tokpa in a press conference on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at his Capitol Building office in Monrovia stated that Liberia can graduate from the traditional method of subsistence farming and adopt mechanized farming.
He disclosed that he has submitted a Bill to the Liberian senate to elevate the Tumutu Vocational Training Institute to Tumutu Agriculture and Technical College.
The Bong senator added when approved by the senate, the center will grants Associate of Arts (AA) degrees in agriculture, health, and natural sciences, education, engineering, business and information communication technology (ICT).
Dr. Tokpa said: “The College, when granted charter status, will also promote and maintain centers of learning where people of all races, classes, faiths, gender and ethnic backgrounds can enjoy equal opportunity of a college education,” the Senator said.
Senator Tokpa said that the need for trained agriculture professionals to ensure Liberia’s self-sufficiency in agricultural production is cardinal to the development of Liberia.
He maintained that the institution will also provide training for those desirous of obtaining degrees in agriculture, post-harvest technology, and nutrition.
Meanwhile Dr. Tokpa communication has been forwarded to the senate committee on education for appropriate action.
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