Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) is exploring plans to provide high-speed internet connectivity to all four campuses of the University of Liberia (UL), a move aimed at strengthening digital access and enhancing learning opportunities for thousands of students across the country. The announcement was made by LTA Chairperson, Hon. Clarence K. Massaquoi, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the LTA and the Ministry of Youth and Sports to establish 15 Youth Digital Skills Hubs nationwide.

According to Hon. Massaquoi, discussions with the University’s administration are progressing as part of the Authority’s broader commitment to ensuring that technology and connectivity directly benefit Liberians. “The LTA, through its current Board of Commissioners, is going beyond its traditional mandate of regulating the telecommunications sector,” Massaquoi said. “What good is regulation if the people these services are intended to benefit are not able to access them? We believe that digital literacy and access to technology must be at the center of Liberia’s development agenda.”

The LTA Chairperson emphasized that expanding high-speed internet access to educational institutions is essential to preparing young Liberians with the digital skills needed to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world. He also used the occasion to express profound appreciation to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. for his visionary leadership and unwavering support in advancing Liberia’s digital transformation agenda. “We are grateful to His Excellency President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., whom I consider the ultimate champion of Liberia’s digital transformation agenda,” he said. “His vision, support, and foresight continue to inspire initiatives that are helping to bridge the digital divide and create new opportunities for our people.”

The remarks coincided with the signing of a transformative partnership between the LTA and the Ministry of Youth and Sports to establish 15 Youth Digital Skills Hubs across Liberia. More than an infrastructure initiative, the program is a bold investment in the nation’s future-empowering young Liberians with practical digital skills, expanding access to modern technology, and opening doors to education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity in communities throughout the country. Under the agreement, the LTA will provide computers, printers, Starlink high-performance broadband equipment, and one year of internet connectivity for each hub. The Authority will also fully fund a three-month digital skills training program expected to benefit approximately 750 young Liberians.

Chairman Massaquoi described the initiative as a significant investment in Liberia’s future workforce and digital economy. “Our goal is to ensure that no young Liberian is left behind in this digital age,” he stated. “By providing connectivity, digital tools, and practical training, we are empowering young people with the skills they need to compete, innovate, and succeed in the economy of tomorrow.” The Youth Digital Skills Hubs are expected to enhance digital literacy, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and create new pathways for youth empowerment across Liberia. The proposed University of Liberia connectivity project and the nationwide digital skills hubs initiative underscore the LTA’s evolving role in advancing digital inclusion and supporting national development through technological-driven solutions.