A serious complaint has been raised against Bridge-Liberia, a major education partner of the Liberian government, accusing the organization of fraudulent activities that undermine the country’s education sector and rob vulnerable students of much-needed support. In a letter addressed to Education Minister Hon. Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah and dated April 12, 2025, a concerned citizen, D. Roland Taygar Sr., called for immediate investigation into what he described as systematic and deliberate misuse of government and donor resources.
According to Taygar, Bridge-Liberia has been operating through deceptive practices, including fake workshops, falsified promotional materials, and inflated student enrollment figures. He alleges that the organization misrepresents its impact by showcasing misleading images and progress reports while keeping ghost names, students who have graduated, transferred, dropped out, or passed away, on its roster to attract funding.
“These scams are not just about looting,” Taygar warned in the letter. “They represent a systematic exploitation of poor communities’ hopes for better education.” He claimed that Bridge-Liberia’s so-called projects, designed to impress donors and government officials, often lack substance and fail to improve the educational infrastructure they purport to enhance.
Taygar said the damage goes beyond deception. Resources meant for real, life-changing education initiatives are being diverted into shadow projects that enrich a few while leaving public schools underfunded and students unsupported. “Vulnerable students are left without access to quality education, while the promise of improvement remains a distant dream,” he added.
In his letter, he urged Minister Jallah to act swiftly by launching a thorough investigation into Bridge-Liberia’s activities, ensuring that education funding is protected through stronger oversight and transparency mechanisms. He also emphasized the need for community-level awareness so that local leaders and residents can recognize and resist fraudulent programs.
The allegations strike at the heart of Liberia’s struggle to rebuild a reliable and equitable education system. As international donors and the Liberian government continue to invest heavily in education reform, calls are growing for a more accountable and transparent process to ensure that support reaches the classrooms and children who need it most.
Minister Jallah has yet to respond publicly to the complaint. However, with the gravity of the allegations now in the spotlight, the Ministry of Education faces mounting pressure to confront the situation and restore public trust in the institutions charged with shaping Liberia’s future.
