Monrovia – The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) and the University of Liberia (UL) have joined forces to launch a groundbreaking Energy Auditing curriculum—a decisive move to build homegrown expertise for the nation’s surging electricity sector.
The historic Memorandum of Understanding, signed June 15, 2026, at UL’s Fendell Campus, commits the university to crafting a cutting-edge program covering energy audit standards, regulatory compliance, efficiency practices, and evolving legal frameworks. UL will also recommend regular curriculum updates to keep pace with shifting policies and technological breakthroughs.
“This is the beginning of a new dawn for both the energy sector and the University of Liberia,” declared UL President Dr. Layli Maparyan at the signing ceremony. “This initiative will forge a network of specialized professionals critical to national development. We are honored that UL stands at the forefront among the nation’s higher education institutions. “
The agreement, inked by President Maparyan and LERC Board Chairman Hon. Claude J. Katta, drew faculty, commissioners, and LERC staff—a clear signal of shared urgency.
Back-to-Back Partnerships Accelerate Progress
The UL pact arrives hot on the heels of another strategic alliance: on June 12, LERC partnered with IECD Liberia to supercharge the Certified Liberia Electrical Professionals and Contractors Registration (CLEPCR) Program. That agreement will build practical lab infrastructure at the LOIC Gbarnga Satellite Campus, establish examination committees, finalize interview guidelines, develop certification blueprints, and run mock exams—all to professionalize Liberia’s electrical workforce.
“If we stand here together today, we must thank Agence Française de Développement for their STRIVE Project support,” said IECD Country Director Alexander Vial. “As that project nears its end, seeing this collaboration reach such a vital stage is deeply gratifying. This certification initiative is transformative, and we’re proud to be part of it.”
A Strategic Vision for a Reliable, Sustainable Energy Future
Chairman Katta hailed both agreements as proof of a shared commitment to building the technical backbone for a safe, reliable, and sustainable electricity sector.
“These partnerships are not symbolic—they are operational,” Katta emphasized. “They will strengthen regulatory compliance, elevate professional standards, and develop the skilled workforce Liberia urgently needs as our energy demands grow.”
With these coordinated moves, LERC is driving a dual-front offensive: equipping auditors to identify waste and inefficiency while certifying contractors to enforce quality and safety on the ground. The result? A pipeline of homegrown talent ready to power Liberia’s electrification revolution.
