Monrovia, Liberia – Many Liberians, mostly women, rarely pursue careers in mining engineering and most other scientific fields due to the difficulties involved. It requires brave people to follow such a road and withstand the storm.
One courageous woman who rose to the occasion is Theresa Nuah-Koah, a mining engineer who graduated from the University of Liberia with a Bachelor of Science and currently serves as Pit Superintendent for ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML). Additionally, she collaborates with Mining’s Drill and Blast division to guarantee that the work’s Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) is followed.
As a member of the first group of young college graduates hired for ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Young Professionals Program (YPP), Nuah-Koah’s career with the firm started in 2018.
She was awarded a fixed-term contract after finishing her internship satisfactorily, as a result of her exceptional performance, she eventually started working full-time. She said that this change was made with love, devotion, and hard work.
Given the dearth of such a firm engaged in advanced mining activities in Liberia, Madam Nuah-Koah views working with AML as a great opportunity. Finding the suitable employment is not always simple for most graduates, especially in light of the growing requests for Liberian students to seek professions in science and engineering.
Therefore, Theresa Nuah-Koah does not take for granted the opportunity to join AML soon after graduating from the University of Liberia with a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering.
“With ArcelorMittal here, I can confidently state that I have practical experience and training in other areas, but without it, I would not have the chance to practice my career. It’s an excellent opportunity for me and other Liberians who are fortunate to work with this company.”
According to Theresa, ArcelorMittal’s presence in Liberia benefits the entire nation in a number of ways, including jobs, taxation, and community development. She mentions the oil processing concentrator as one significant facility that would increase job prospects for many Liberians, she encouraged her countrymen to prepare and take advantage of AML’s opportunities.
Given the difficulties of entering the mining industry, Theresa expressed joy to work among males in a field where women do not predominate. For women, the workplace is physically demanding in addition to the challenges of obtaining a university education, but Theresa considers it a tremendous accomplishment to work alongside males in such a setting.
