ZWEDRU, Grand Gedeh – A nationwide training program on social accountability monitoring has been completed by NAYMOTE-Liberia, giving 75 young Liberians the skills they require to help promote openness and good governance throughout the nation.
On July 1 and 2, 2025, the last training session took place in Zwedru City Hall in Grand Gedeh County. Grand Kru, River Gee, River Cess, Sinoe, Grand Gedeh, and Maryland’s County. Accountability and Advocacy Teams (CAAT) each sent five members for the workshop.
The program’s initial phase, which involved participants from the top nine counties that make up Region 1, was previously held at Gbarnga, Bong County. With an emphasis on the southern counties of Liberia, the Region 2 phase came to an end with the Zwedru session.
Participants received training on how to keep an eye on public institutions, government officials, and the utilization of public resources. In order to guarantee that local leaders are held responsible for their choices and commitments, the program placed a strong emphasis on responsible involvement and evidence-based lobbying.
Bako Korboi Shuaibu Jr., the project manager and main facilitator for NAYMOTE, urged participants to concentrate on constructive monitoring.
“We’re not sending you to conduct combative audits of government officials. Monitoring, tracking, stakeholder follow-up, analysis, and reporting of findings are all things we want you to do. The intention is to draw attention to both difficulties and successful results,” he stated.
The National Budget, the County Development Fund (CDF), the Public Expenditure Tracking Survey (PETS), and the President Meter—a NAYMOTE tool for tracking presidential commitments—were among the resources presented to the participants.
Jarwee N. Suku, Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Superintendent, who spoke on behalf of the Grand Gedeh local government, praised the effort and stated that it reminds public authorities to maintain accountability. “As public officials, we are reminded to always be mindful of our responsibilities when these kinds of initiatives are implemented,” he added.
Albertine Siah, a participant, spoke on behalf of the trainees and vowed to put the acquired skills to use. “We are prepared to serve as volunteers and put all we have learned into practice when we return to our respective counties,” she stated.
The training is a component of NAYMOTE-Liberia’s continuous efforts to strengthen public engagement and democratic accountability. The group seeks to encourage youth to take a more active part in maintaining local transparency.
