Monrovia – The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) has commended several of its staff for successfully completing certificate programs at the Liberia Institute of Public Administration (LIPA), describing the achievement as a milestone in strengthening the agency’s human resource capacity.

Speaking during a brief program held in the EPA’s conference room, the Executive Director, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, lauded the graduates for taking the initiative to further their studies while assuring that the EPA remains committed to supporting capacity-building initiatives.

“I am pleased to see our staff acquiring new skills that will directly enhance their work at the EPA,” Dr. Yarkpawolo said. “The betterment of Liberia depends on each of us, and one way to achieve this is by building our individual and institutional capacities.”

The program brought together staff, supervisors, and administrators of the EPA to recognize the efforts of employees who pursued studies in various disciplines ranging from Human Resource Management to Monitoring and Evaluation.

Delivering remarks on behalf of her colleagues, Ms. Grace Biah, Gender Coordinator at the EPA, expressed gratitude to the agency’s leadership for making professional development a priority. She emphasized that the training opportunities will help graduates become more effective in their different departments.

Also speaking, Mr. Jerry Togba, Assistant Director for Training, formally presented the graduates and encouraged them to see their new skills as tools for service. “What you have achieved should not end with a certificate. It should reflect in your work and add value to this institution,” Togba advised.

Sharing her personal experience, Ms. Rose Arthur, Assistant HR Officer, said the training offered her the chance to strengthen her professional background. With a degree in Sociology and Administration, Arthur revealed that her LIPA certificate in Human Resource Management has equipped her with practical knowledge to better serve the HR department.

Other staff members who obtained certifications include Don Angelo George, Princess Yancy, Linford Henries, and Lovetee Vico Jolo. Similarly, Zinnah Kamara, Grace Cooper, and Preston Davis completed training in Monitoring and Evaluation, further enhancing the EPA’s capacity to track and assess environmental projects.

The EPA management said the recognition of its staff is part of a broader effort to ensure that the institution remains effective in safeguarding Liberia’s environment through knowledge-based leadership and service delivery.