GIPO TOWN, Nimba – Residents of Nimba’s eighth district will now benefit from a new technical school.
The Gipo Vocational and Technical School was formally dedicated over the weekend at a dedication ceremony that was witnessed by several dignitaries, including Nimba’s Eighth District Representative Larry Younquoi.
Priscilla L. Jaiah in an interview with the Manager of Voice of Flumpa, Mark Samah. Photo: Arrington Ballah
Priscilla L. Jaiah, the proprietress of the Gipo Vocational and Technical School, spoke to a crew of journalists.
“This was a dream I had throughout my years of growing up,†Jaiah said. “I grew stronger in my quest of making a positive impact on the lives of others wherever I lived.â€
Jaiah said making her contribution to the educational sector of Liberia and the world as a whole is her priority. She said she had demonstrated this while seeking refuge in exile at the Buduburam Refugee Camp in Ghana.
“I can remember during the period of our civil war; I sought refuge at the Buduburam Refuge Camp in Ghana. There, I established a high school and a vocational school too,†she added.
Jaiah acknowledged her partners from the United States who contributed to making her dream a reality.
“I tell you the truth, this was not an easy task for me,†she said. “But God being God, and through the help of some good friends in the United States and Liberia, today we can dedicate this project to our students who desire to further their education in vocational and technical studies.â€
A partial view of the Gipo Vocational and Technical School during a facility tour. Photo: Arrington Ballah
At the time of the dedication, the school had already commenced, and Jaiah said during the first circle of the school year, the school would offer technical skills in general agriculture, tailoring, and home economics. She estimated the cost of the entire project at US$ 80,000.
Rear view of the Gipo Vocational and Technical School. Photo: Arrington Ballah
Currently the Superintendent of the Ganta United Methodist Mission Station in Nimba, Jaiah previously served as a principal at the Ganta United Methodist High School. She was appointed to both positions by the bishop of the United Methodist Church in Liberia, John G. Innis.
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