HOUSE CONCURS WITH SENATE TO PASS AN ACT TRANSFORMING BOMI COMMUNITY COLLEGE INTO WESTERN UNIVERSITY
March 19, 2025
Monrovia: The House of Representative has concurred with the Liberian Senate in passing an Act that repealed the 2012 Act establishing Bomi Community College and instead creates the Western Region University.
This decision was made during the House’s 16th-day sitting after receiving Senate engrossed bill Bill: 6 Entitled:
“An Act To Repeal The 2012 Act Creating The Bomi Community College And To Establish In Lieu Thereof The Western Region University”.
The Senate through its Secretary told the House that a joint committee recommended the passage of the bill, noting that it would improve access to advanced education, contribute to regional development, and support the government’s ARREST agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID).
The new Act will transform Bomi Community College into the Western Region University, located in Tubmanburg, Bomi County. The university will offer a range of academic programs, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in various fields.
It is expected to support economic growth in the western region by producing a skilled workforce in sectors like agriculture, mining, health, and other critical industries.
The university will also expand educational opportunities for underserved populations in Western Liberia, with a particular focus on youth and women.
Bomi Community College, originally established in 2005 and formally enacted in 2012, has been the oldest government-owned community college in Liberia. It has been successfully graduating students with Associate of Arts (A.A.) degrees in various disciplines within a two-year time frame.
The Western Region, which includes Bomi, Gbarpolu, and Grand Cape Mount Counties, is home to approximately 408,567 residents, many of whom are young people. These counties are also rich in natural resources, including minerals, making this development an important step in supporting regional growth and educational access.
The 55th Legislature action is in accordance with Article 29 of the 1986 Constitution of Liberia, which grants the legislature the power to pass all legislation.
