By Alfred Kollie
Monrovia, Liberia- The Center for National Documents and Records Agency (CNDRA), commonly known as the National Archives, has commenced a five-day capacity-building training aimed at strengthening staff skills in the transcription of vital public documents, including land deeds, legal instruments, letters of administration, and court decrees.
The training, taking place in Monrovia, brings together ten participants from various departments, including Marriage, Public Records, Maintenance, Archival, Printing & Binding, Project & Program Planning, and Scanning sections.
Speaking during the opening ceremony, the Director of Human Resources, Sam Fahnbulleh, urged participants to uphold integrity and fairness throughout the transcription process.
Mr. Fahnbulleh emphasized that the credibility of the institution depends heavily on the quality and honesty of its work.
“The good image of the Agency depends on you,” Fahnbulleh told participants. “Be mindful of your actions, remain focused, and avoid the mistakes of the past. The integrity of the National Archives must always come first.”
Providing an overview of the training, Jaye G. Karnweaye, Technical Supervisor and Lead Facilitator in the Public Records Division, said the exercise is designed to enhance the transcription of the agency’s legal documents for preservation and future reference.
Karnweaye highlighted the importance of ethical conduct and attention to detail, urging participants to work with diligence and clarity. “Your writing should be clear enough for anyone to understand even a sixth-grade student,” he noted.
He reminded participants that their work serves the nation and contributes to maintaining the National Archives as a trusted reference hub for courts and the public.
“You are working for the people of Liberia, not for yourself or any individual,” Karnweaye concluded. “Do your best to protect your name, character, and the reputation of the Agency.”
The five-day workshop is part of ongoing efforts by the National Archives to improve institutional efficiency and safeguard Liberia’s documentary heritage.