MONROVIA — The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), in partnership with the Banking Institute of Liberia (BIL), has successfully concluded a month-long Technical Report Writing Training, with 40 staff members earning certificates of participation aimed at enhancing professional reporting and institutional performance.
By Patience M. Jones
The mini-closing ceremony, held on Saturday, June 13 at the Banking Institute of Liberia Conference Room on Warren and Carey Streets in Monrovia, brought together LWSC management, BIL officials, facilitators, participants and members of the media to celebrate the completion of the capacity-building initiative.
The training, which began on May 16 and concluded on June 12, brought together 48 employees from various departments of LWSC, including Finance, Sales and Marketing, Technical Services, Management and Administration.
Presenting an overview of the program, Prince S. Tugbeh, Head of Secretariat at the Banking Institute of Liberia, described BIL as a premier institution committed to excellence in human capital development across Liberia’s banking, corporate and public sectors.
According to Tugbeh, participants were evaluated based on attendance, class participation, group assignments, and individual presentations.
Of the 48 staff members enrolled, 40 completed the training, while eight did not meet the attendance requirements.
“Training remains the key to staying relevant in today’s rapidly changing business environment and service delivery landscape,” Tugbeh said while presenting certificates to successful participants.
Delivering a special statement on behalf of LWSC Managing Director, Mohammed Ali, Deputy Managing Director for Administration, T. Wilson Gay, emphasized that staff development remains a cornerstone of LWSC’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan and aligns with the Government of Liberia’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.
He noted that the corporation’s ability to provide safe drinking water, improve sanitation services, and enhance public service delivery depends heavily on the strength and competence of its workforce.
“The management strongly believes that to effectively execute the statutory mandate of the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation, there must be a strong and capable workforce,” Gay stated.
He praised the Banking Institute of Liberia for what he described as meticulous planning and successful implementation of the training program, adding that the newly acquired skills would contribute significantly to improving operational efficiency and service delivery within the corporation.
Gay further disclosed that additional professional development opportunities are already being planned, including an upcoming International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) training program for LWSC’s finance staff.
Speaking on behalf of participants in Session One, Assistant Manager for Framing, Fatu D. G. Zinnah, expressed gratitude to both institutions for investing in staff development.
She said the training broadened participants’ understanding of technical report writing and challenged them to improve their professional capabilities.
“We assure management that we will apply what we have learned and continue to improve our performance,” she said.
Representing Session Two participants, Sales and Marketing Director, Oscar B. Otto, highlighted the importance of capacity building in organizational growth.
“Every entity is productive based on capacity, and those capacities can only be effectively coordinated through proper reporting,” Otto remarked.
“The knowledge we have acquired will help us write reports that are clear, concise, and beneficial to the institution.”
Senior Facilitator David Kirlee Swen commended participants for their commitment throughout the intensive five-week training.
He emphasized that the course was designed not to teach grammar, but rather to improve report structure, organization, and professional presentation.
“You came to enhance your skills so that everyone within the institution can report using a standardized and professional format,” Swen explained.
The event concluded with the formal presentation of certificates by Prince S. Tugbeh and Deputy Managing Director T. Wilson Gay to the successful participants.
The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) is Liberia’s state-owned utility responsible for providing safe drinking water and sewerage services across the country. The corporation plays a vital role in improving public health, sanitation, and access to clean water while supporting national development and economic growth.
